If volume of drug administered is 1-3 ml use a 20-23 guage, 1.25-2.5 inch needle into ventrogluteal site.
If 0.5 to 1 ml use 23-25 guage, 5/8-1.5 inch needle into deltoid
dosage of demerol
0.75 inch needle at 45 degrees.
22G 1"
How do i bill for demerol in the iv form. What code should i use and how many units?
Dorsal gluteal. Though most hospitals are shying away from Demerol due to it lowering seizure threshold
1.5"m 18 gauge
Yes, it has to be to complete the injection.
Depending on your pain tolerance level, the size of the needle, and the type of injection, you may experience anything from no pain to a sharp burning sensation.
3/8
If you want a lerger gauge for whatever you are doing. I DO NOT recommend using an injection needle for the sole fact that it will cause MORE pain and bleeding, as well as potentially destroy a nerve or vein depending on what you are piercing and the size of the injection needle.HELLO!Piercing needle?PIERCING needle.Assuming you are piercing,and not injecting,NO!What kind of person asks that?PIERCING NEEDLE.That answers your question.
Doing a buttocks injection is simple. You find the spot where the needle of solution needs to go in, insert the needle, and inject the fluid.
A small needle, size 60/8, is suitable for sewing silk.