These are the images used in this course. Click on any of the thumbnails to enlarge the image.
Subcutaneous Injection (SQ)
Intramuscular Injection (IM)
Intradermal Injection (ID)
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Figure 1-1. Disposable needle, syringe, and container.
Figure 1-2. Parts of a needle.
Figure 1-3. Examples of needles
Figure 1-4. Examples of syringes.
Figure 1-5. Injection Chart
Figure 1-6. Results of correctly and incorrectly inserting a needle in a stoppered vial.
Figure 1-7. Examination of a rubber stopper.
Figure 1-8. Withdrawing medication with vial inverted.
Figure 1-9. Tapping medication down.
Figure 1-10. Grasping ampule.
Figure 1-11. Withdrawing medication.
Figure 1-12. Clearing bubbles from barrel.
Figure 2-1. Intramuscular injection site in the buttocks (upper, outer quadrant).
Figure 2-2. Patient in prone position for intramuscular injection in the buttocks.
Figure 2-3. Location for thigh injection.
Figure 2-4. Location for upper arm injection.
Figure 2-5. Hold barrel of syringe between thumb and index finger.
Figure 2-6. Aspirate the syringe.
Figure 2-7. Insertion of needle.
Figure 2-8. Deltoid area of shoulder, outer aspect of upper arm.
Figure 2-9. Vastus lateralis area, outer aspect of upper leg.
Figure 2-10. The layers of skin.
Figure 2-11. Position of needle. Proper angle and depth for an intradermal (ID) injection.
