What is the correct subcutaneous injection technique?
Subcutaneous injections can be given straight in at a 90 degree angle or at a 45 degree angle. Give the injection at a 90 degree angle if you can grasp 2 inches of skin between your thumb and first finger. If you can grasp only 1 inch of skin, give the injection at a 45 degree angle.
Do you pull back on subcutaneous injection?
Inject all of the air into the vial. Be careful to not touch the needle to keep it clean. Withdraw the medication. Turn the vial and syringe upside down so the needle points upward and pull back on the plunger to withdraw the correct amount of medication.
Which two techniques apply when giving a subcutaneous injection?
- Holding the needle upwards, tap the syringe gently to move any air bubbles towards the needle.
- Push the plunger gently to remove the air bubble and squirt a small amount of the medicine into the air.
- Lift the skin in the chosen injection area between your thumb and index finger.
Which of the following is the proper needle position for subcutaneous injection?
Subcutaneous injections are usually given at a 45- to 90-degree angle. The angle is based on the amount of subcutaneous tissue present. Generally, give shorter needles at a 90-degree angle and longer needles at a 45-degree angle (Lynn, 2011).
When giving an injection you pull back the plunger and see blood What should you do?
If you see blood in the bottom of the syringe (hub) before you push in the plunger:
- Remove the needle without giving the medicine.
- Dispose of the needle in a safe way. Use a hard plastic, metal, or “sharps” container with a lid.
- Use a new needle to give the shot.
What is the angle for administering subcutaneous injections?
Generally, a 25- to 27-gauge, 5/8-inch-long needle is appropriate. If you can pinch a 1-inch (2.5-cm) tissue fold, insert the needle at a 45-degree angle; for a 2-inch (5-cm) fold, insert it at a 90-degree angle. Warm the medication as recommended.
Do you need to aspirate when giving a subcutaneous injection?
Don’t aspirate after inserting the needle (to prevent tissue damage, hematoma formation, and bruising). The likelihood of injecting into a blood vessel is small. Don’t massage the site, which can damage the underlying tissue and cause the medication to be absorbed faster than intended.
What layer of skin is subcutaneous injection?
A subcutaneous injection is administered as a bolus into the subcutis, the layer of skin directly below the dermis and epidermis, collectively referred to as the cutis.