Journal article
Epinephrine auto-injector needle lengths: Can both subcutaneous and periosteal/intraosseous injection be avoided?
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Epinephrine should be administered intramuscularly in the anterolateral aspect of the thigh. The length of the epinephrine auto-injector (EAI) needle should ensure intramuscular injection. OBJECTIVE: To discuss suitable EAI needle lengths based on ultrasound measurements related to weight. METHODS: The skin-to-muscle distance (STMD) and skin-to-bone distance (STBD) were measured by ultrasound in the mid-third of the anterolateral …
Authors
Dreborg S; Kim L; Tsai G; Kim H
Journal
Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology: Official Publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology, Vol. 120, , pp. 648–653.e1
Publication Date
6 2018
DOI
10.1016/j.anai.2018.02.028
ISSN
1534-4436