Pharmacology - Alberta College of Paramedics

Figure P 6VialsVials are plastic or glass containers with a self-sealing rubber top. They areavailable in a variety of sizes and may contain a single or multiple doses(multidose) of drugs or solution for reconstitution. The vials are vacuum-sealedand an equivalent amount of air must be injected into vial prior to withdrawingdrug. Do not forget to clean the rubber top with an alcohol swab prior to insertingthe needle. (See Figure P-7)Figure P 7As previously discussed, remember to change needles after drawing up drug.For needle sizes, sites and volumes refer to Table P-9.Table P-9 Needle Sizes, Sites and VolumeRoute Site Needle Size Volume TechniqueSQ Lateralupper arm25-27 gauge, ½ - 5/8” 0.5- 1.5 ml Skin slightlypinched up, 45degree angleIM Deltoid 22-25 gauge, 1 – 1 ½” 0.5- 2 ml Skin held tauntand 90 degreeangleEMT Pharmacology 30