What is the maximum safe volume that an infant (aged 1 to 12 months) can receive in an intramuscular injection?
a. 0.25 milliliter
b. 0.5 milliliter
c. 1 milliliter
d. 1.5 milliliters
C
The maximum volume of medication for an intramuscular injection to an infant is 1 mL. The neonate should receive no more than 0.5 mL per intramuscular injection. 1.5 milliliters is not appropriate for an infant. It is appropriate for an intramuscular injection to a child 3 to 14 years of age.
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