The ventrogluteal intramuscular injection

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The ventrogluteal intramuscular injection. The site for the injection is located on the hip at the high part of the hip. The site involves the gluteus medius and minimus muscle and is the safest injection site for adults and children. The site provides the greatest thickness of gluteal muscles, is free from penetrating nerves and blood vessels, and has a thin layer of fat.

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Ventrogluteal area, intramuscular injection, child, infant.

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Eduard Müller