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What is an intradermal injection?
What is an intradermal injection?
Injection placed just below the epidermis at a 10-15° angle (needle gauge 27-28).
What is an intramuscular injection?
What is an intramuscular injection?
An injection into deep muscle tissue, usually of the buttock, thigh, or upper arm at a 90° angle (needle gauge 20-23).
What is a subcutaneous injection?
What is a subcutaneous injection?
Injected into the fatty layer just below the skin at a 45° angle (needle gauge 25-26).
What is an intravenous injection?
What is an intravenous injection?
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Study Notes
Types of Injections
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Intradermal Injection
- Administered just below the epidermis.
- Angle of injection: 10-15°.
- Common needle gauge: 27-28.
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Intramuscular Injection
- Injection occurs in deep muscle tissue, typically in the buttock, thigh, or upper arm.
- Angle of injection: 90°.
- Common needle gauge: 20-23.
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Subcutaneous Injection
- Delivered into the fatty layer beneath the skin.
- Angle of injection: 45°.
- Common needle gauge: 25-26.
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Intravenous Injection
- Injection of substances directly into a vein.
- Angle of injection: 25°.
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