| INJECTION SITES,
VOLUMES AND NEEDLES: THE MACAQUE
This table shows common injection sites, maximum
volumes per site and appropriate sized needles.
| |
IV |
IP |
IM |
SQ |
Oral |
| SITE |
Cephalic vein, saphenous vein, jugular vein, recurrent tarsal vein |
|
Quadriceps, Posterior thigh, triceps |
Scruff, lateral flank |
|
| VOLUME |
Up to 10 ml/kg |
50-100 mls |
1-3 ml |
10-30 ml |
5-10 ml/kg |
| NEEDLE SIZE |
<20 gauge |
<20 gauge |
<20 gauge |
<20 gauge |
Syringe, in food |
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