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Amithabh Anand
Amithabh Anandabout 7 years ago

TRUE OR FALSE IM vaccine can be give to the gluteal region...? Why..?

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almost 7 years ago

FALSE...In children i.m vaccination given to the deltoid or anteriolateral aspect of thigh...if we give it to the gluteal region more chances of sciatic nerve injury...and the largest muscle bulk and subctaneous fat in the gluteal region cause poor absorption of vaccine and less antigenisity...

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about 7 years ago

True. Due to increase muscle bulk in this region.

almost 7 years ago

Deltoid muscle is best because less muscle and more absorption in less time

almost 7 years ago

False

almost 7 years ago

Gluteal region has less absorption

almost 7 years ago

There is also an increased risk of sciatic nerve injury

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