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Which is the safest location to administer an IM injection in infants?
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∙ 11y ago
Usually they are administered in the upper outer thigh.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe vastus lateralis is the most appropriate site for IM injections in infants. Other sites don't have adequate muscle mass.
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∙ 7y agoAnterior and lateral aspect of thigh is the best site for such kids. Their gluteus maximus muscle get developed as the child walks. So thigh is best site in such kids.
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∙ 13y agovastus lateralis
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∙ 7y agoThigh
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