Rocephin IM and needle gauge

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I wanted to confirm some thoughts about giving rocephin. My friend is getting daily injections, and she has been using a 25 gauge needle to both reconstitute and inject the med. I think this size is way too small! I think she should use at least a 23 gauge 1 inch or larger bore and split the 4.2cc in two injections. She is using the dorsogluteal site which is good. Any thoughts or confirmations would be greatly appreciated.

Specializes in Step-down ICU.

Yes I agree she really need a bigger needle

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