Locate the ventrogluteal muscle by
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•Index finger, the middle finger, and the iliac crest form a V-shaped triangle
•Injection site is the center of the triangle
what site is preferred and safest site for all adults, children, and infants
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ventrogluteal
ventrogluteal site
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involves the gluteus medius; it is situated deep and away from major nerves
and blood vessels.
trade medication name
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also known as brand or proprietary name. This is the name under which a
manufacturer markets the medication.
ex: tylenol
Deltoid injection site
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The injection site is in the center of the triangle, about 3 to 5 cm (1 to 2
inches) below the acromion process.
Holds up to 2cc of medication
Avoid the acromin and humerus
The administration of low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) (e.g., enoxaparin)
requires special considerations:
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, When injecting the medication, use the right or left side of the abdomen at
least 2 inches from the umbilicus (the patient's "love handles") and pinch the
injection site as you insert the needle
Long acting insulin
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Onset 1-1.5 hour
Peak none
Duration 24 hours
Nurses administer medications intravenously by the following methods:
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1. As mixtures within large volumes of IV fluids
2. By injection of a bolus or small volume of medication through an existing
IV infusion line or intermittent venous access (heparin or saline lock)
3. By "piggyback" infusion of a solution containing the prescribed
medication and a small volume of IV fluid through an existing IV line
If regular and intermediate-acting insulin is ordered...
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•Index finger, the middle finger, and the iliac crest form a V-shaped triangle
•Injection site is the center of the triangle
what site is preferred and safest site for all adults, children, and infants
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ventrogluteal
ventrogluteal site
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involves the gluteus medius; it is situated deep and away from major nerves
and blood vessels.
trade medication name
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also known as brand or proprietary name. This is the name under which a
manufacturer markets the medication.
ex: tylenol
Deltoid injection site
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The injection site is in the center of the triangle, about 3 to 5 cm (1 to 2
inches) below the acromion process.
Holds up to 2cc of medication
Avoid the acromin and humerus
The administration of low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) (e.g., enoxaparin)
requires special considerations:
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, When injecting the medication, use the right or left side of the abdomen at
least 2 inches from the umbilicus (the patient's "love handles") and pinch the
injection site as you insert the needle
Long acting insulin
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Onset 1-1.5 hour
Peak none
Duration 24 hours
Nurses administer medications intravenously by the following methods:
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1. As mixtures within large volumes of IV fluids
2. By injection of a bolus or small volume of medication through an existing
IV infusion line or intermittent venous access (heparin or saline lock)
3. By "piggyback" infusion of a solution containing the prescribed
medication and a small volume of IV fluid through an existing IV line
If regular and intermediate-acting insulin is ordered...
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