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A ⅝" needle is sufficient in adults weighing <130 lbs (<60 kg); a 1" needle is sufficient in adults weighing 130-152 lbs (60-70 kg); a 1-1½" needle is recommended in women weighing 152-200 lbs (70-90 kg) and men weighing 152-260 lbs (70-118 kg); a 1½" needle is recommended in women weighing >200 lbs (>90 kg) or men weighing >260 lbs (>118 kg). A ⅝" (16mm) needle may be used only if the skin is stretched tight, the subcutaneous tissue is not bunched, and injection is made at a 90-degree angle.
SOURCE: http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p2020a.pdf
However a 5/8" needle is not suitable for many intramuscular injection! Despite what your fancy web site says it is not long enough.
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What is the minimum needle length is recommended for administering HepB vaccine to an adult patient weighing 130 lb?
Hepatitis B is an intramuscular injection, and needle length should be chosen based on the age and BMI of the patient.
What angle would an IM injection be given?
An intramuscular (IM) injection is typically administered at a 90-degree angle to the skin. This angle ensures that the needle penetrates the muscle tissue effectively, allowing for proper absorption of the medication. It's important to locate the appropriate muscle site and use the correct needle length for optimal results.
What size needle for a shot in the hip for testostrone?
For an intramuscular injection of testosterone in the hip, a commonly used needle size is 22 to 25 gauge, with a length of 1 to 1.5 inches. The choice of gauge may depend on the viscosity of the testosterone formulation, with larger gauges being used for thicker solutions. It's essential to consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice regarding injection techniques and equipment.
What is the length of a subcutaneous injection?
Depends on how long the needle is and how big the syringe is. Or, if you're asking about the length of time a subQ injection takes, it only takes a few seconds, less if there's not much to inject.
What syringe and needle size is used for immunotherapy?
For the 2012-2013 flu season there are three formulations, the two prior types of nasal mist and intramuscular (IM) formulations, and now, new in the 2011-2012 flu season, there is an intradermal (ID) formulation.Intramuscular Injections:Any one cc syringe for IM (intramuscular) injections is good to use. For IM, you need a needle that is one to one and a half inches long and, typically, a 25 gauge needle is used.Intradermal Injections:Fluzone Intradermal vaccine comes in a new prefilled single dose syringe as part of the microinjection system designed to consistently deposit vaccine antigens into the dermal layer of the skin of adults for inoculation.Typically, in the past adult influenza parenteral vaccines were administered into the muscle utilizing a needle 1 inch to 1.5 inches (25 mm to 38 mm) in length as mentioned above. Fluzone Intradermal vaccine features an ultra-fine needle that is 0.06 inches (1.5 mm) in length. The needle is 90% shorter than a needle for IM injection and much more fine. See related questions for more information about intradermal flu vaccinations.
What is the needle length for intradermal injections?
The needle length typically used for intradermal injections is 1/4 to 1/2 inch. This shorter length allows for precise and shallow delivery of medication into the dermis layer of the skin. It is important to use a smaller gauge needle (higher number) to reduce pain and trauma during the injection.
Is a five-eighth inch needle long enough for a swine flu vaccination?
Usually not, but each clinician who is licensed to give injections is trained to determine what equipment is needed for each patient, and how and where the injection will be given based upon the specific prescription orders. Each patient has a different amount and location of fatty tissue. The less fat, usually the shorter the needle needs to be to reach the muscle tissue beneath it. The clinician may slightly alter the angle of injection to adjust for individuals with very little fat, or determine that a shorter needle is required. Usually IM injections are given with a one inch or one and a half inch needle for average sized adults, but this may vary depending on the individual and the prescription.For the 2011-2012 flu season, there is a newly approved intradermal injection that uses a much shorter and ultra-fine needle. It is approved for use in patients age 18 - 64.For the average adult:Intramuscular Injections:Any one cc syringe for IM (intramuscular) injections is good to use. For IM, you need a needle that is one to one and a half inches long and, typically, a 25 gauge needle is used.Intradermal Injections:Fluzone Intradermal vaccine comes in a new prefilled single dose microinjection system designed to consistently deposit vaccine antigens into the dermal layer of the skin of adults.Typically, adult influenza parenteral vaccines are administered into the muscle utilizing a needle 1 inch to 1.5 inches (25 mm to 38 mm) in length. Fluzone Intradermal vaccine features an ultra-fine needle that is 0.06 inches (1.5 mm) in length. The needle is 90% shorter than a needle for IM injection and much more fine.
What needle should you use for the pneumonia vaccine?
For administering the pneumonia vaccine, a 22-25 gauge needle is commonly recommended, with a length of 1 to 1.5 inches for intramuscular injections. The specific size may vary depending on the patient's age and body mass. It's important to ensure proper technique and site selection to achieve optimal vaccine delivery.
What needle do you use for a TB test?
For a tuberculosis (TB) test, specifically the tuberculin skin test (TST), a 26 to 27 gauge needle is typically used. The needle is usually 1/2 to 5/8 inch in length to ensure proper intradermal injection. The test involves injecting a small amount of purified protein derivative (PPD) into the skin of the forearm to check for a reaction.
While measuring the length of a knitting needle the reading of the scale at one end is 3.0 cm and at the other end is 33.1 cm What is the length of the needle?
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What size needle should be used for the deltoid muscle for an adult male?
1.5 for needle length to be used in the deltoid.
What gauge needle do you use to give a horse a shot?
For vaccines or to draw blood I would use a 20 gauge needle on adult sheep and a 22 gauge on a lamb. To administer medications such as penicillin, I would use a 16 or 18 gauge depending upon the drug and the volume needed.
