I administered IM Ceftriaxone 250mg to a 16 year old patient of average weight. I mistakenly over diluted the injection and administered between 2-3 ml in her deltoid. I realized afterwards that this may be too much for one deltoid so I am wondering if this could cause harm to the patient?
Anonymous Patient
3ml in the deltoid muscle of a 16 year old female will not cause any harmful affects. The 3ml dose of Ceftiaxone/Lidocaine solution is quickly distributed/absorbed in the muscle and fatty tissue within 15 minutes
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