Sites to use for IM injection in infants
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Sally is 6 months old and needs several IM immunizations as prescribed by the Center for Disease Control. In what position should Sally be placed? What muscle group should the allied health professional choose for giving this medication?
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In this solution, I describe the sites to use for IM injection (and the corresponding muscle groups) in infants.
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A six month old infant cannot be given an injection in any of the four areas used for IM (intramuscular) injections except for the ...
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