Administration a sub cutaneous

injection
u.n. hania sabeeh Mohammed
 Administration a sub cutaneous
injection
-: Definition
. Is the injection of medication in to fatty tissue
-: Purpose
allow slower absorption of med. Compare -1
. with (im. inj.) ( iv. Inj.)
preferred for non irritating medication when -2
sustained effect is desired
Sites of s/c. inj.
1- outer aspect of the upper arm.

2- abdomen

3- anterior aspects of the thigh .

4- upper back.

5- upper ventral or dorso glutal area .

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s\c inj. :-
Gauge (25-29)
Length 3/8 – ½ & 5/8 inches
Angle(45) degree

DO NOT ASPIRATE
 Equipment
1- sterile pre dish with medication card .
2- sterile syringe .
3- prescribed medication .
4- Spirit swab.
5- clean gloves.
6- kidney tray.
 PROCEDURE
1) FOR REGULAR INJ. ENSURE ROTATION OF SITES
2) USE OF ALCOHOL SWAB NOT NECESSARY .
REPEATED USE MAY HARDEN SKIN
3) GENTLY BUNCH UP THE SKIN AVOIDS INJ. INTO
MUCLE.
4) INSERT THE NEEDLE AT 45 DEGREE ANGLE
5) INJECT THE MED. SLOWLY
6) UNNECESSARY TO ASPIRATE PRIOR TO
INJECTING AS IT IS UNLIKLY TO REACH BLOOD
VESSELS.
 SWIFT NEEDLE ENTRY ,
SLOW INJECTION OF MEDICATION
AND
SWIFTNEEDLE WITHDRAWAL =

LESS PAIN