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How to Administer Subcutaneous Injections

The document provides instructions for administering a subcutaneous injection in 5 steps: 1) Clean the injection site with an alcohol wipe; 2) Prepare the syringe needle by removing the cover; 3) Grasp the skin with one hand; 4) Insert the needle into the skin while holding the syringe barrel tightly; 5) Pull the needle out at the same angle and wipe the area.

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How to Administer Subcutaneous Injections

The document provides instructions for administering a subcutaneous injection in 5 steps: 1) Clean the injection site with an alcohol wipe; 2) Prepare the syringe needle by removing the cover; 3) Grasp the skin with one hand; 4) Insert the needle into the skin while holding the syringe barrel tightly; 5) Pull the needle out at the same angle and wipe the area.

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Subcutaneous Injection

Open the alcohol wipe: Wipe the area where you plan to give the
injection. Let the area dry. Do not touch this area until you give the
injection.

Prepare the needle: Hold the syringe with your writing hand and
pull the cover off with your other hand. Place the syringe between
your thumb and first finger. Let the barrel of the syringe rest on
your second finger.

Grasp the skin: With your other hand, grasp the skin.

Insert the needle into the skin: Hold the syringe barrel tightly and
use your wrist to inject the needle into the skin. Once the needle is
all the way in, push the plunger down to inject the medicine.

Pull out the needle: Remove the needle at the same angle you put
it in. Gently wipe the area with the gauze pad.

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