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Intramuscular Injection in Pediatrics

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What is a common reason why infants and children may require an intramuscular injection?

To reduce muscle contractures

To increase muscle mass

For routine vaccinations (correct)

To avoid major nerves or blood vessels

Which area is noted to be associated with the most common muscle contractures after intramuscular injections in children?

Posterior thigh

Anterior thigh (correct)

Lower leg

Upper arm

What is a major concern related to intramuscular injections in children due to immature vasculature?

Reduced blood flow to muscles

Low muscle mass

Rapid absorption rate

Erratic absorption of drugs (correct)

In children, what is the most frequently reported serious complication of intramuscular injections in the gluteal area?

Sciatic nerve injury Signup and view all the answers

Which factor influences the choice of muscle for an intramuscular injection in children?

Medication volume Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to erratically absorbed drugs from intramuscular injections in children?

Compromised circulatory status Signup and view all the answers

Where is the most appropriate site for intramuscular injections in pediatric patients 3 years and older?

Deltoid muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended volume of injection for the deltoid muscle in children?

Up to 2mls Signup and view all the answers

Why is the dorsogluteal not the preferred site for injections?

It is near major blood vessels and nerves Signup and view all the answers

How should the vastus lateralis muscle be landmarked for injections?

Below the greater trochanter Signup and view all the answers

What should be palpated to landmark the deltoid muscle for injections?

Acromion Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum recommended volume that can be injected into the vastus lateralis in infants?

Up to 1ml Signup and view all the answers