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Intramuscular Syringe size syringe 1cc to 2cc Intramuscular gauge size gauge 22g to 25g, (depending on the area of the body and the consistency of the medication) Intramuscular Sites Deltoid, vastus, gluteal Intramuscular use of route adult and childhood immunizations (deltoid, vastus), thick or oil-based medications (gluteal) Intramuscular Injection angle 90 degrees Intramuscular goal of injection to deliver medications into the muscle tissue Intramuscular amount given less than 2cc (deltoid, vastus), 2cc to 5cc (gluteal) Intramuscular Needle length 5/8 inch to 2 inches (depending on the size of the patient and the consistency of the medication)