Proper Technique of IM injection || IM GLUTEAL MUSCLES SITE

This educational video demonstrates the 4 main safe sites for Intramuscular IM injection in adults and children. We cover: 1. *Dorsogluteal site* – upper outer quadrant of gluteus maximus. Landmark: draw imaginary cross, use upper outer quadrant away from sciatic nerve. 2. *Ventrogluteal site* – preferred site for adults. Landmark: place palm on greater trochanter, index finger on anterior superior iliac spine, inject in V between fingers. Safest site, away from nerves and blood vessels. 3. *Vastus lateralis site* – middle third of thigh muscle. Landmark: divide thigh into thirds from knee to hip, inject middle outer third. Preferred for infants/children <3 years. 4. *Deltoid site* – upper arm muscle. Landmark: 2-3 finger widths below acromion process. Only for small volumes, max 1-2 mL in adults. *What you’ll learn:* - Correct anatomical landmarks for each site - Patient positioning for each injection - Maximum volume limits per site - Key safety points to avoid nerves and blood vessels - When to choose each site based on age and medication volume *Note:* This video is for nursing students and healthcare professionals for learning purposes only. Always follow your hospital’s policy and get supervised practice before giving injections to patients.