The ventrogluteal site is used for injections because it is a relatively large, well-vascularized area that is not as prone to nerve damage as other injection sites.
What are the medication volume?The volume of medication that can be injected into this site is up to 3 mL. The needle length for this site is typically 1-1.5 inches. The gauge of the needle can vary depending on the medication being injected, but it is typically 25-27 gauge. The angle of the injection for this site is 90 degrees.
Here is an example of documentation for this procedure:
Patient: John DoeDate: 2023-06-26Time: 10:00 AMMedication: 1 mL of insulinRoute: IntramuscularSite: VentroglutealNeedle length: 1.5 inchesGauge: 25 gaugeAngle: 90 degreesProcedure:
Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water.Identify the ventrogluteal site.Clean the site with an alcohol swab.Insert the needle at a 90-degree angle.Aspirate to check for blood return.If there is no blood return, inject the medication.Remove the needle and apply pressure to the site with a clean gauze pad.Document the procedure in the patient's chart.Find out more on injection site here: https://brainly.com/question/30922208
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