What Gauge Needles Are Used for an Intramuscular Injection?
Last Updated Apr 8, 2020 1:01:25 AM ET
Scott & White Healthcare states that a needle gauge between 22 and 25 is ideal for an intramuscular injection. The needle length varies depending on the size and age of the individual receiving the injection, but gauge does not matter.
More From Reference
Is the Coronavirus Crisis Increasing America's Drug Overdoses?
Fact Check: What Power Does the President Really Have Over State Governors?
Festival of Sacrifice: The Past and Present of the Islamic Holiday of Eid al-Adha
How Worried Should We Be About the Saharan Dust Cloud’s Arrival?
What Are a Tenant’s Rights During Eviction?
Has the Time Come to Abolish the Electoral College?