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Ideal gauge is 22 for average
Sites
o Deltoid – 3 fingers down, v and in between
o Abdomen – Subcutaneous (Insulin, heparin) - rotate sites
o Thigh – intramuscular, vastus lateralus
o Ventral gluteal – syatic nerve (can cause paralysis)
 Upper outer quadrant
 Right cheek use left hand to do land,ark
Heparin
o Rotate site
o Use soft toothbrush
Digoxin – check apical pulse before administering
o Ask what is heart rate?
o Assess heart rate at apical pulse
BEFORE calculation
o You must have the drug
o STUDENTGEN