2024年12月2日 · A detailed guide to administering subcutaneous injections in a safe and effective way. Includes a list of injection sites.

2023年9月20日 · A subcutaneous injection — think insulin or allergic shots — uses a small, short needle to inject medication into the fatty tissues under your skin.

2024年10月31日 · Subcutaneous injections are a popular method for administering medications and vaccines. They’re relatively easy to perform and less invasive than other methods. A SUBQ injection enters the fatty tissue between the skin and muscle layers.

Select your injection site. This must be an area that has a layer of fat between the skin and the muscle. This is called subcutaneous. The following parts of your body have subcutaneous layers: outer surface of the upper arm; top of thighs; buttocks; abdomen, except the navel or waistline; If you are very thin do not use the abdomen as an ...

Giving a subcutaneous injection is a nursing skill that nurses must master to perform their jobs accurately. Nurses must have an exceptional level of expertise in human anatomy and injection techniques in order to administer these injections with the least amount of pain.

2024年12月13日 · Learn how to give a subcutaneous injection safely and effectively. This comprehensive guide covers proper injection sites, step-by-step instructions, common medications, and essential patient care measures to help …

2024年3月26日 · Medications that can be given subcutaneously are insulin, some hormones, blood thinners, and medications that stimulate (rev up) blood cell production, such as filgrastim (Neupogen). If you need to give yourself a subcutaneous injection, your provider will teach you how to do so. In some cases, you will need to draw up the medication yourself.

Subcutaneous injections are given into the fatty tissue in the body. To give yourself the injection you can either use the stomach area (at least 2 inches away from the belly button) or the back of the arm (see picture below). Avoid any scars, bruises, or swollen areas.

2024年10月9日 · A subcutaneous injection is a method of administering medication into the layer of skin directly below the dermis and epidermis, known as the subcutaneous layer or subcutis. Common sites for subcutaneous injections include the fatty areas of …