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level: Level 3 - SUBCUTANEOUS AND INTRADERMAL

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for injection of small amounts of medication. Usual route for insulin injection INJECTION BENEATH THE SKIN - in the loose interstitial tissue of the outer, upper arm, the anterior thigh, or the lower abdomen. maximum amount of medication injected - 1.3 ML (Greater than 2ML - painful pressure)	SUBCUTANEOUS ROUTE
Syringed Used in Subcutaneous Route	3 mL capacities and 24-gauge to 26-gauge needles are. Insulin Needle: 25 to 30 gauge, 5/18-5/8 in length
These may produce indurations, sloughing, or abscess and may be painful	Irritating drugs and those in thick suspension
INJECTED INTO THE CORIUM, the more vascular layer of the skin just beneath the epidermis. Substances include various agents for diagnostic determinations, desensitization, or immunization	INTRADERMAL ROUTE
1 Site for Intradermal Route 2 Needle employed in Intradermal Route 3 How many ML are administered in this manner?	1 Anterior forearm. 2) short (three-eights of an inch) and narrow (23-gauge to 26 gauge) 3) 0.1mL
They can remain in place for a few days to several months (e.g., cancer chemotherapy, long-term antibiotic therapy, TPN solutions). This is used when it is necessary to administer repeated injections over time Provides continued access and reduce pain associated with administration.	Central Venous Catheters