Other sites for intramuscular injections include: Deltoid. On the outside of the arm above the armpit in the deltoid muscle. The injection point is between the armpit and shoulder. Vastus Lateralis.

Dear Dr. Roach: I give my wife an octreotide intramuscular injection monthly into the gluteal muscle. I was taught to pull back on the needle to be sure you aren’t in a blood vessel.

Intramuscular injection remains a cornerstone of clinical practice, offering rapid drug absorption and efficacy when performed correctly. However, its success is intrinsically linked to precise ...

Nearly a year after the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit asked for public input on supervised injection sites, officials are about to embark on another series of community consultations.