Injection site

February 16, 2007 at 2:34 pm · Filed under Injectable Contraceptives

A note from Holly Blanchard:  I wanted to highlight that the preferred site for intramuscular injection is the ventrogluteal [the side of the hip rather than the upper outer quadrant of the buttock (dorsogluteal)]. Planned Parenthood Federation of America recommended the ventrogluteal site especially for DMPA to all of its affiliates.  –Holly Blanchard CNM MS, Technical Advisor for Clinical Service Delivery, ACCESS-FP, JHPIEGO

For further information:

–Donaldson C, Green J. (2005) Using the ventrogluteal site for intramuscular injections.  Nursing Times; 101:16,36-38.

–Nicoll L., Hesby A. (2002)  Intramuscular injection: An integrative research review and guideline for evidence-based practice.  Applied Nursing Research ;16(2):149-162. 

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