KellyT330

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1. IM injections

   KellyT330 replied to KellyT330's topic in Emergency

   Hi, I hated giving Bicillin 2.4 mil units, it was definitely more than 3cc and the needle on the glass syringe is a 16 gauge 2 inch needle. I had one patient vagal after I gave the injection when she saw the needle. It has been more than 10 yrs s...

2. IM injections

   KellyT330 replied to KellyT330's topic in Emergency

   Hi, Most antibiotic injections are 3cc minimum for adults, do you give 2 injections. You can look up immunogloblin and it says over 5cc needs to be given in divided injections. I have rarely given 5cc in the gluteus, usually 2-3cc on adults. What ...

3. IM injections

   KellyT330 posted a topic in Emergency

   Hi, We are having a discussion at work about the maximum amount of cc that can be given in each muscle. I was always taught the following: Adults Gluteus- 5cc Thigh- 3cc Deltoid-up to 2cc depending on Pt's size, I prefer 1cc limit Pediatrics Thig...