max SQ/IM injection volume

Specialties MICU

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Hi.

I have a question for everyone, what is the max allowable fluid volume for SQ and IM injection at your institution policy?

thanks

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Specializes in 5 yrs OR, ASU Pre-Op 2 yr. ER.

No more than 1cc in the deltoid, no more than 3cc in the large muscles.

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Specializes in MS Home Health.

We did 1 SQ/2 IM.

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At our hospital, we do 1cc in deltoid and 3cc in larger muscles, also

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Specializes in Step down, ICU, ER, PACU, Amb. Surg.

0.5-1ml SQ, 1cc max deltoid and 2cc max in the vastus lateralis (thigh) and 3cc max in the glute

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I was wondering, does anyone have a link or publication data listing these guidlines? Like Ive looked on the CDC website but came up empty handed....any suggestions on where to look?

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