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Injections—subcutaneous and intramuscular |
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Subcutaneous injection 1. Heparin and insulin for example can be easily administrated by this route. 2. Common sites include the outer aspect of the upper arm, anterior abdominal wall or the thigh. 3. Cleanse skin. Select small orange needle. 4. Insert needle just under surface of skin rapidly, inject slowly and withdraw. Try not to use exactly the same site each time as bruising may occur, especially with prophylactic Heparin.
Intramuscular injection 1. Common sites for IM injections are the deltoid, buttock and anterior thigh areas. The upper outer quadrant of the buttock is probably the most versatile. 2. Cleanse the skin. 3. Place the outstretched left hand on the right buttock, delineating the upper outer quadrant to avoid damage to the sciatic nerve. 4. Place the skin under tension and insert the needle with a quick stab movement at 90 degrees to the skin. 5. Aspirate to ensure not in blood vessel. 6. Inject slowly. 7. Withdraw needle rapidly and rub the area. |
