How Do You Give Yourself A Subcutaneous Injection?
As medicines advance to treat various disease states, therapy side effects and other conditions–more and more patients are being called upon to give themselves regular injections just below their skin surface. These subcutaneous (meaning below the skin and NOT directly into the muscle) injections are vital and necessary for many treatment options today. This article will help you learn, relearn or simply review how to give yourself (or someone else) a simple subcutaneous injection if the need arises. WASH YOUR HANDS. WASH YOUR HANDS. WASH YOUR HANDS. Simple hand washing with a liquid (not bar) soap and warm water can prevent infections and actually saves lives. Dry your hands with a disposable paper towel. Examine your fingernails for any dirt, and clean as necessary. Assemble all the necessary equipment you will need for the injection including the medication, syringe, alcohol swab and whatever else is needed. This may seem like a no brainer, however, many people get very anxious abo
