1. Injection Site: Anterolateral thigh
Target Muscle: Vastus Lateralis
Origin: Great trochanter and lateral lip of the linea aspera of femur
Insertion: Tibital tuberosity via the patellar ligament
Action: Extends the knee join
Locating:
- Relax the child's leg
- Divide the anterolateral thigh into thirds. Inject in the middle third of the anterolateral aspect of the thigh.
2. Injection Site: Deltoid muscle
Origin: Lateral third of the clavicle, aromion, and spine of the scapula
Insertion: Deltoid tuberosity of the humerus
Action: Flexion and internal rotation of the shoulder; adbuction of the shoulder; extension and external rotation of the shoulder
Locating the Injection Site:
- Expose upper arm
- Palpat acromion process
- Measure approx. 1-2 inches below the acromion.
- It should be administered into the middle part of the deltoid muscle