Where do you inject sub q injections?

The most common injection sites are:

Abdomen: at or under the level of the belly button, about two inches away from the navel.
Arm: back or side of the upper arm.
Thigh: front of the thigh.

How do I choose a subcutaneous injection site?

Site selection Recommended sites for subcutaneous injection include the lateral aspects of the upper arm and thigh, and the umbilical region of the abdomen (Ogston-Tuck, 2014; Hunter, 2008). The back and lower loins can also be used (Fig 2).

What are the subcutaneous medication administration sites?

The best areas on your body to give yourself a SQ injection are:

Upper arms. At least 3 inches (7.5 centimeters) below your shoulder and 3 inches (7.5 centimeters) above your elbow, on the side or back.
Outer side of upper thighs.
Belly area.

How do you give a shot sub Q?

Poke the needle straight into the skin you are pinching. The needle can be inserted at a 90-degree angle (straight in, somewhat like a dart) or at a 45-degree angle. While keeping the skin pinched, slowly push the plunger on the syringe to push the medication into your subcutaneous tissue.

At what angle are subcutaneous injections given?

Pinch a 2-inch fold of skin between your thumb and index finger. Hold the syringe the way you would a pencil or dart. Insert the needle at a 45 to 90 degree angle to the pinched-up skin. The needle should be completely covered by skin.

How do you determine if you insert a subcutaneous injection at a 45 or 90 degree angle?

Subcutaneous injections can be given straight in at a 90 degree angle or at a 45 degree angle. Give the injection at a 90 degree angle if you can grasp 2 inches of skin between your thumb and first finger. If you can grasp only 1 inch of skin, give the injection at a 45 degree angle.

Which of the following is the proper needle position for subcutaneous injection?

Subcutaneous injections are usually given at a 45- to 90-degree angle. The angle is based on the amount of subcutaneous tissue present. Generally, give shorter needles at a 90-degree angle and longer needles at a 45-degree angle (Lynn, 2011).

What layer of skin is subcutaneous injection?

A subcutaneous injection is administered as a bolus into the subcutis, the layer of skin directly below the dermis and epidermis, collectively referred to as the cutis. Subcutaneous injections are highly effective in administering medications such as insulin, morphine, diacetylmorphine and goserelin.

How do you inject subcutaneous heparin?

The heparin needs to go into the fat layer under the skin.

Pinch the skin lightly and put the needle in at a 45º angle.
Push the needle all the way into the skin. Let go of the pinched skin. Inject the heparin slowly and steadily until it is all in.