Safer injection guide: Difference between revisions

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

*<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>

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

*'''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.

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