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If the total volume to be administered exceeds the maximum volume recommended for a particular site, split the injection into two or more smaller injections and give them at different sites. For the deltoid muscle of an average adult or adolescent, give up to 1 mL of medication with a â-inch to 1-inch needle. Do not use the deltoid site for infants and toddlers younger than 3 years. For preschoolers and older children, use a â-inch needle for giving an IM injection in the deltoid.
If a series of injections are to be given, the injection site is usually varied or rotated. Generally only limited injection volumes can be given by intramuscular injection: 2 ml in the deltoid and thigh muscles, and up to 5 ml in the gluteus maximus. The point of injection should be as far as possible from major nerves and blood vessels to avoid neural damage and accidental intravenous administration.