Safer injection guide: Difference between revisions

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

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

*<span style="color:red">This method of injection is uncommon and not recommended. - The needle may break off in the skin, hit a nerve, cause scarring, lumps, and other skin problems. The risks of infection are greatly increased when using this method of administration and it is strongly discouraged to inject any substance subcutaneously. </span>

*'''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.

*'''Needle type''' - An I.V. or insulin needle length is suitable for this type of injection. Do not use a longer length needle as it can penetrate other types of tissue and cause medical problems.

*'''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. 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.]]

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 ====S.C. injection====
-*'''This method of injection is uncommon and not recommended.'''
+*<span style="color:red">This method of injection is uncommon and not recommended. -  The needle may break off in the skin, hit a nerve, cause scarring, lumps, and other skin problems. The risks of infection are greatly increased when using this method of administration and it is strongly discouraged to inject any substance subcutaneously. </span>
-*'''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.
+*'''Needle type''' - An I.V. or insulin needle length is suitable for this type of injection. Do not use a longer length needle as it can penetrate other types of tissue and cause medical problems.
+*'''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.  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.]]