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Some medication is injected just beneath the
skin, in the sub-cutaneous space.
This space tends to hold medication for a longer time than muscle,
slowly releasing the medication into the circulation.
Almost any place on the body can be used for a subcutaneous (SQ)
injection, but the back of the upper arm is the most common site.
Wipe the injection site clean with an antiseptic solution, such as
alcohol.
Pinch the back of the arm with your thumb and forefinger, creating a
bulge.
Direct the needle at a 45 degree angle, through the skin and into the
SQ space. Insert the needle smoothly and rapidly to minimize patient
discomfort.
Aspirate to make sure you haven't entered a blood vessel. If you get a
blood return, remove the needle, get a fresh needle, and try again.
If the aspiration is negative, then inject the medication.
Remove the needle and massage the site of injection. This section is based on A1701-78-1114V, "Injections: Subcutaneous"
Health Sciences Media Division, US Army Medical Department C&S, Fort Sam
Houston, Texas
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