VITAMIN B12 LIPO SHOT Valley Laser and Skin How to give yourself an injection? A guide to subcutaneous and intramuscular injections. Medbasic INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION SITES Intramuscular (IM) injections are given directly into the muscle, where the medication is absorbed more quickly than subcutaneous injections. There are several Nwokeiwu Valentine Safe IM Injection Site Intramuscular injection should always be given in the **upper outer quadrant of the gluteal region** to prevent sciatic nerve injury. Key nursing points: Upper outer quadrant =