Question

which muscle is used for im injection in infants and children younger than 3 years

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Answer 1

Answer:

IM administration in the anterolateral thigh muscle is preferred in neonates, infants, and small children. IM administer in the deltoid muscle is preferred in young children (eg, aged 4-6 years) who are of normal weight.

Answer 2

Answer:

Deltoid muscle of the arm for healthy infants

Explanation:

thigh muscle is preferred in neonates, infants, and small children. IM administer in the Deltoid muscle ( arm) is preferred in young children (eg, aged 4-6 years) who are of normal weight.