Feb 4, '07 by neneRN. We give it IV frequently in the ED; however, the vial does say for IM use only. Actually, probably the only time we give it IM is when a pt is very combative/agitated and we can't keep them still long enough to insert an IV.
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â Countin' Cal. Dear Countin' Cal , Theoretically, about 3500 calories equals one pound of body weight. This means that you'd have to take in 3500 fewer calories than you usually do, over a period of time, to lose one pound. Keep in mind, this is in theory; what happens in the real world can be very different.