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Intramuscular Injections

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Just before giving the flu vaccine, Kelly realizes the order isn't placed. Can Kelly, MA enter it herself?

Tina is 2 years old and needs her influenza vaccine today. Can it be given in her Deltoid?

How should Kelly hold the injection area?

BUnch/ Squeeze

Hold it taught

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Great! The injection can be given in the vastus lateralis of the anterolateral thigh or deltoid for ages 1-10 years. Pay attention to the needle length and max volume!

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Correct! It is no longer recommended to squeeze the area. Holding it taught ensures the needle reaches the muscle.

Yes

No

Correct! Medical Assistants and Registered Nurses can enter flu vaccine orders.

No

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Yes

Vastus Lateralis

Deltoid

Locate the acromion process. Inject 2-3 fingers down from the acromion process.

Think of the thigh in "thirds" and inject in the outer middle third

For IM injections, hold the area taught and insert at a 90-degree angle

For IM injections, hold the area taught and insert at a 90-degree angle

Vastus Lateralis

Deltoid

Locate the acromion process. Inject 2-3 fingers down from the acromion process.

Think of the thigh in "thirds" and inject in the outer middle third