Safer injection guide: Difference between revisions

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====S.C. injection====

*'''This method of injection is uncommon and not recommended.'''

*'''Administration sites''' - The areas where S.C. Injections can be administered in are the abdomen, the thigh, the lower back, and the upper arm <ref>https://www.drugs.com/cg/how-to-give-a-subcutaneous-injection.html/</ref> . It is important to vary the injection site to avoid infections or injuries. The needle may break off in the skin, hit a nerve, cause ~~scaring~~, lumps, and other skin problems. Seek immediate medical care if a rash develops at the injection site or swelling is present after injecting.

*'''Administration sites''' - The areas where S.C. Injections can be administered in are the abdomen, the thigh, the lower back, and the upper arm <ref>https://www.drugs.com/cg/how-to-give-a-subcutaneous-injection.html/</ref>. It is important to vary the injection site to avoid infections or injuries. The needle may break off in the skin, hit a nerve, cause scarring, lumps, and other skin problems. Seek immediate medical care if a rash develops at the injection site or swelling is present after injecting.

[[File:SC injection skin pinch.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Hold and pinch the skin to inject into the subcutaneous tissue.]]

#Wipe the area where you plan to give the injection with an alcohol swab.

#Hold the syringe in your dominant hand and grasp and pinch the skin where you want to administer the S.C. injection.

#Inject the needle into your skin and slowly inject the substance into the ~~subuctaneous~~ (skin) tissue

#Inject the needle into your skin and slowly inject the substance into the subcutaneous (skin) tissue

#Remove the needle at the same angle that it entered and re-wipe the injection site with an alcohol wipe.

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 ====S.C. injection====
 *'''This method of injection is uncommon and not recommended.'''
-*'''Administration sites''' - The areas where S.C. Injections can be administered in are the abdomen, the thigh, the lower back, and the upper arm <ref>https://www.drugs.com/cg/how-to-give-a-subcutaneous-injection.html/</ref> . It is important to vary the injection site to avoid infections or injuries. The needle may break off in the skin, hit a nerve, cause scaring, lumps, and other skin problems. Seek immediate medical care if a rash develops at the injection site or swelling is present after injecting.
+*'''Administration sites''' - The areas where S.C. Injections can be administered in are the abdomen, the thigh, the lower back, and the upper arm <ref>https://www.drugs.com/cg/how-to-give-a-subcutaneous-injection.html/</ref>. It is important to vary the injection site to avoid infections or injuries. The needle may break off in the skin, hit a nerve, cause scarring, lumps, and other skin problems. Seek immediate medical care if a rash develops at the injection site or swelling is present after injecting.
+[[File:SC injection skin pinch.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Hold and pinch the skin to inject into the subcutaneous tissue.]]
 #Wipe the area where you plan to give the injection with an alcohol swab.
 #Hold the syringe in your dominant hand and grasp and pinch the skin where you want to administer the S.C. injection.
-#Inject the needle into your skin and slowly inject the substance into the subuctaneous (skin) tissue
+#Inject the needle into your skin and slowly inject the substance into the subcutaneous (skin) tissue
 #Remove the needle at the same angle that it entered and re-wipe the injection site with an alcohol wipe.