Anterolateral thigh muscle injection
[DOC File]Alan Hinman - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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The vastus lateralis muscle in the anterolateral thigh is an alternative site if the deltoid sites cannot be used and a 1” or a 1¼” needle will be long enough for most older children and adolescents. For adults, the deltoid muscle is recommended for routine intramuscular vaccinations, but the anterolateral thigh …
[DOCX File]Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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The vastus lateralis muscle in the anterolateral thigh is an alternative site if the deltoid site cannot be used and a 1-inch or 1-1/4-inch needle will be long enough for most older children and adolescents. For adults, the deltoid muscle is recommended for routine intramuscular vaccinations, but the anterolateral thigh can also be used.
Nova Scotia Health Authority
the vastus lateralis muscle (anterolateral thigh) and. the deltoid muscle (upper arm). For infants less than 12 months of age is the vastus lateralis (anterolateral thigh). It should also be considered for older children with a small deltoid muscle mass. For children 12 months of age or over and for adults, the preferred site is the deltoid muscle.
[DOC File]Medication Administration Techniques
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Anterolateral Thigh (Vastus Lateralis) Use 22 - 25 gauge, 5/8 - 1 inch needle. This is the preferred site for infants and children < 7 mo. Position client in supine or sitting position. Locate by identifying the greater trochanter and lateral femoral condyle. Injection site is the middle third and anterior lateral aspect of the thigh. Figure 4L
[DOCX File]IMMUNIZATIONS - (C) - DT (several manufacturers)
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In children younger than 1 year (i.e., infants), the anterolateral aspect of the thigh is the preferred site of injection. In older children, the deltoid muscle is usually large enough for IM injection. The vaccine should not be injected into the gluteal area or areas where there is a major nerve trunk.
[DOCX File]Massachusetts Department of Public Health
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[DOCX File]Date: Dear Health Care Professional: - Nova Scotia
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When more than one wound site exists, each should be locally infiltrated with a portion of the RIG. Because of the large volume to be injected, the remainder of the RIG should be given IM in the gluteal area, deltoid or the anterolateral thigh muscle. If there is no wound site, all of the rabies immune globulin should be given IM.
[DOCX File]IMMUNIZATIONS - (I) - HepA (HAVRIX and VAQTA)
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For toddlers, the anterolateral thigh can be used, but the needle is usually 1 inch. For adults (i.e., persons aged 19 years and older) the deltoid muscle is recommended for routine intramuscular vaccinations. The anterolateral thigh can be used. The suggested needle …
[DOCX File]Anti-D Administration - | Health
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The deltoid muscle or the anterolateral thigh is the best site. The buttocks should be avoided. For women with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more, particular consideration should be given to factors which may impact on the adequacy of the injection, including the site of administration and the length of the needle used (National Blood ...
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