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The muscle that abducts the arm and is also the muscle that receives injections that are given in the arm is the?
Deltoid
Why injections are given at deltoid?
To prevent injury to axillary nerve, which is located in the relatively upper part of deltoid.
Where do you spray b12?
It can be given in the deltoid or gluteus muscles.
What is the maximum amount of medication given in the deltoid site?
2 ml is the standard for the deltoid muscle this answer is according to the NLN
Is one cc a measure of density?
1 cc's is a measurement of volume not density. In most cases liquids are measured in cc's. Many liquid medications are to be given in a certain amount of cc's.
What meds can be given in the deltoid muscle?
Any medications administered by intramuscular injection.
How many regions does deltoid muscle have?
3
What are the 3 muscles used as sites for intramuscular injection?
Intramuscular (IM) injections are typically given in one of three muscles. These muscles are the vastus lateralis, or thigh muscle, the ventrogluteal, or hip muscle, and the deltoid, or upper arm muscle.
What is the upper arm that is used as an injection site is called?
The deltoid, located on the upper arm.
How many cc's of blood does the body have?
You have about 5.6 liters of blood in your body (approx. 6 quarts.) A cc is a cubic centimeter which is also called a mililiter. There are 1000 mL (cc) in a liter. So, you have about 5600 cc of blood at any given time. Hope this helps! D
The deltoid area is what?
The deltoid group of muscles is the shoulder.
How many cc's of liquid children's benadryl for a 50 lb dog?
Dogs should not be given human medicine.
