Why is the ventrogluteal site not recommended? Unpacking a common misconception
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According to modern, evidence-based nursing literature, the ventrogluteal site is the safest and most recommended location for intramuscular injections in adults and children over seven months of age. The question of 'Why is the ventrogluteal site not recommended?' stems from a persistent misconception, likely rooted in older teaching practices that favored the riskier dorsogluteal site.
