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I have always used a 1 1/2" needle for shots in the glutes. Last shipment I got were 1" and I keep reading different accounts of what is best for test intramuscular. I don't have a lot of body fat (on the low side) but I'm also not as well defined as most of you, so can I use the 1" ?????????????? They were the longest ones for sales at GBN.
I really appreciate your response.
RJ
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There are several factors which need to be considered in choosing the size of a needle to use for an injection or “shot”. They include such issues as:
• the type and viscosity of the medication
• the size and age of the patient
• the mobility status of the patient
• the desired absorption rate for the medication
In general for IM (intramuscular) injections you would use a 21 to 23 gauge needle 1 to 1.5 inches long for an adult.
(I use 1.25" to 1.5" in my quads)
Hope this helps
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Transformer Wrote:I have always used a 1 1/2" needle for shots in the glutes. Last shipment I got were 1" and I keep reading different accounts of what is best for test intramuscular. I don't have a lot of body fat (on the low side) but I'm also not as well defined as most of you, so can I use the 1" ?????????????? They were the longest ones for sales at GBN.
I really appreciate your response.
I normally go 23 guage and 1". Rarely pin in my glutes though. Prefer my Delts. I honestly don't think you are going to get a difinitive answer on this one. Answers may vary. Haven't had an issue with 1" myself though.
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