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Subcutaneous Injection Guide

This document provides instructions for performing a subcutaneous injection, including 17 steps to follow. The key criteria for satisfactory completion are preparation of patient and tools with strict adherence to aseptic technique and standard precautions, prioritizing patient safety and comfort, and documenting the procedure properly. The steps include preparing the syringe, positioning the patient, cleaning the injection site, injecting the medication at a slow steady pace, and safely disposing of needles.

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Subcutaneous Injection Guide

This document provides instructions for performing a subcutaneous injection, including 17 steps to follow. The key criteria for satisfactory completion are preparation of patient and tools with strict adherence to aseptic technique and standard precautions, prioritizing patient safety and comfort, and documenting the procedure properly. The steps include preparing the syringe, positioning the patient, cleaning the injection site, injecting the medication at a slow steady pace, and safely disposing of needles.

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Skill 6b: Giving a Subcutaneous (S/C) Injection

Task: perform a subcutaneous (S/C) injection correctly and safely (on a manikin).

Criteria for satisfactory completion of task: when all relevant aspects of the task
governed by the following principles, are demonstrated:
 adequate preparation of the patient and the tools for the procedure
 conduct of the procedure adheres strictly to principles of asepsis and
standard precautions
 consideration of patient safety and comfort
 adequate documentation of the procedure
 recognition of limitations and possible complications

Checklist

Expected Actions

1 Preparation
 verify and check the medication to be given
 identify appropriate equipment including size of needle ( 23 G 5/8” in length )

2 Inform the patient of the procedure

3 Wash/disinfect hands

4 Don clean gloves

5 Prepare the medication in a syringe, and place it in a receiver

6 Bring the receiver nearer to the patient

7 Maintain patient’s privacy by exposing only the chosen site


Position the patient according to the injection site chosen

Arm – sitting or standing


Abdomen – sitting or supine

8 Clean site aseptically

9 Hold the syringe with the medication and remove the needle cover

10 Expel air from syringe by


 holding the syringe & needle pointing upward
 tap it up to dislodge bubbles,
 withdraw the plunger slightly
 push plunger upward to eject air
11 Giving the injection:
 Hold syringe & needle upwards in the right palm between thumb & index finger

 Using the left hand pinch the skin tightly across the injection site to facilitate
needle penetration

 Thrust in the needle into the subcutaneous adipose tissue quickly and firmly
into the site at 45-degree angle

(A quick firm insertion minimizes patient anxiety and discomfort. Ensure that the needle
does not enter the muscle tissue.)

 Release the skin once needle is in place

 Using the left hand stabilize the syringe

 Using the right hand gently pull back the plunger a little and observe for
presence of blood

 Inject the medication at a slow and steady pace

 Withdraw the needle quickly in a smooth motion

12 Apply gently pressure to the injection site

13 Ensure patient’s comfort


Observe the patient for any side effects

14 Dispose used syringe & needle into the sharps bin

15 Remove gloves

16 Wash hands

17 Document the procedure

YAW/RL Aug 2013

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