title: Using the ventrogluteal site for intramuscular injections.
abstract: Traditionally, the dorsogluteal site has been the site preferred by nurses for the administration of medication via intramuscular injection. However, there is evidence to support the use of the ventrogluteal site. It was recently advocated as the site of choice in a respected nursing manual. This article discusses the use of the ventrogluteal site, the intramuscular injection technique, and issues associated with teaching it.
authors.affiliation: Keele University, Stoke-on-Trent.
authors.forename: Carole
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Donaldson
authors.forename: Julie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Green
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001132:Arm; D002081:Buttocks; D002648:Child; D006615:Hip; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D013848:Thigh