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What Gauge Needle is used for Intradermal Injections
25 to 27 gauge needle bevel side up
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What Length Needle is used for Intradermal Injections
¼" to ½"
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What site is used for Intradermal Injections
- Inner surface of the forearm, dorsal aspect of upper arm,
- and the upper back
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What Gauge Needle is used for Subcutaneous Injections
25 to 30 gauge
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What Length Needle is used for Subcutaneous Injections
5/16“ to 1"
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What angle is used for Subcutaneous Injections
a 5/8 needle is inserted at a 45-degree angle and a ½” needle is inserted at a 90-degree angle
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What sites are used for Subcutaneous Injections
Upper arms, abdomen thigh, and lower back
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What Gauge Needle is used for Intramuscular Injections
21-23 gauge needle
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What Length needle is used for Intramuscular Injections
1” – 1½”
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What angle is used for Intramuscular Injections
Needle should enter at 72-90 degrees
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What sites are used for Intramuscular Injections
Ventrogluteal, Vastus Lateralis, Deltoid, and Dorsogluteal
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