Identifying a Site for Subcutaneous Injection
February 15th, 2021
Overview
Avoid burns, infections, oedema or moles when assessing for a site to inject.
Potential Sites for Subcutaneous Injections
- Abdomen - anywhere except around the umbilicusThe most commonly used site
- Upper arm - posteriorly or laterallyHigher chance of injecting intramuscularly
- Thigh - anterolaterallyHigher chance of injecting intramuscularly
- Upper buttocks - laterallyHas the slowest absorption rate
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