| INJECTION SITES, VOLUMES AND NEEDLES: THE
SHEEP
This table shows common injection sites, maximum volumes per site and appropriate sized needles.
| |
IV |
IP |
IM |
SQ |
Oral |
| SITE |
Cephalic, jugular or saphenous vein |
NR |
Quadriceps, Posterior thigh, lumbar |
In front of shoulder blade |
|
| VOLUME |
10 ml/kg |
|
2-5 ml |
100-400 ml |
5-10 ml/kg |
| NEEDLE SIZE |
< 20 gauge |
|
< 20 gauge |
< 16 gauge |
via syringe or drenching device |
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