Step-by-Step Subcutaneous injection and rights of administration

[@ericadrn2003]

I have been looking for a video like this for a while. This is the most detailed one I have found. Thank you for taking the time to do this!

[@NurseErica]

Glad you found this helpful!

[@sophiaforgada3749]

I love how clearly you explained this!

[@gregyance9901]

If I need to administer a based oil substance, will be enough with a 27 gauge in the quad (lean patient), or a 25 gauge is needed?

[@sashasieuchand441]

what was the purpose for injecting the air into the vial?

[@ashthebunny6189]

This helped allot I have to take lovenox 2x a day till I give birth due to pulmonary embolism it has been hard to mentally prepare and actually do it

[@mrssexy143]

Would it ever be apprpriate to inject a subq with 23g 1in in a patient with more fat? .5 seems very short for such a subject

[@RailynnHefner]

Always label the syringe with the medication and amount if preparation happens away from pts room

[@cruznvso1860]

Excellent demo as always…

[@chiaramarando9153]

Feeling so thankful for this video! 🥰 Also how do you know whether to go at 45 or a 90 degree angle when giving a subcut injection?

[@NurseErica]

Hi Chiara, you decide by the amount of underlying subcutaneous tissue. For limited subcutaneous tissue, insert at 45 degree angle.

[@keianao6369]

@@NurseErica That is very helpful to know I've also been confused and nervous about which one to do! Thank you!

[@keianao6369]

Hi, I am administering my partners Tinzaparin (blood thinner) for him. We were recently instructed to start rotating his injection sites, I am only familiar with doing his stomach/abdomen area. Do I need to go at a 45° angle in the back of the arm and in the leg? And should the needle enter the back of the arm in an upward motion or downward motion? Also, should I press down in it after with a gauze or cotton ball to avoid bruising? Thank you for any additional tips, I don't want him to miss any doses and I just want to make sure I am doing it properly.

[@dopestchannelever]

so with insulin you can draw up and inject with the same needle. which meds do you have to change the needle to inject?

[@NurseErica]

Medications that can irritate surrounding tissue. For example heparin, iron.

[@paulamonty5472]

Thank you kindly

[@ramatayel]

bless you

[@shaani7978]

Thank you!

[@sundarileima4517]

Thnk q,I am new subscriber i want 2 ask 1 question my target is in subcutaneous area but injecting in another part skin or muscle area what would be happen, thnk q once again and i am waiting 4 ur reply

[@NurseErica]

It will affect the rate of absorption. It is also considered a medication error.

[@sundarileima4517]

@@NurseErica thnk u

[@michael2244]

Hey that's the guy from Saved by the Bell

[@julieannbarnes6322]

That's what I thought. Wow, getting old DOES suck

[@tillycol1711]

Hello Nurse Erica, please can I be your student.

[@pharmrs]

Mostly good, but get hair out of the way and don't touch it in between steps.

[@NNursesteph]

Thank you!