Can you give subcutaneous injection in arm?

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).

Where do you give a subcutaneous injection in the arm?

Preparing for a subcutaneous injection

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

How do you administer heparin SUBQ?

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

1. Pinch the skin lightly and put the needle in at a 45º angle.
2. 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.

Do you massage after a subcutaneous injection?

Don’t aspirate after inserting the needle (to prevent tissue damage, hematoma formation, and bruising). The likelihood of injecting into a blood vessel is small. Don’t massage the site, which can damage the underlying tissue and cause the medication to be absorbed faster than intended.

What is the best site for subcutaneous injection?

Subcutaneous tissue is all over your body, but the most common areas for subcutaneous injections are:

• the upper outer area of the arm.
• the front and outer sides of the thighs.
• the abdomen, except for a 2 inch area around the navel.
• the upper outer area of the buttocks.
• the upper hip.

What is the difference between intramuscular and subcutaneous injections?

Intramuscular injections are absorbed faster than subcutaneous injections. This is because muscle tissue has a greater blood supply than the tissue just under the skin. Muscle tissue can also hold a larger volume of medication than subcutaneous tissue.

What angle do you administer heparin?

Most doctors recommend placing the syringe at a 90-degree angle to the shot site, standing straight up from the skin. Quickly push the needle all the way into the pinched-up fold of skin. Push the plunger of the syringe all the way in so the medicine goes into the fatty tissue.

What angle do you give subcutaneous injections?

Generally, a 25- to 27-gauge, 5/8-inch-long needle is appropriate. If you can pinch a 1-inch (2.5-cm) tissue fold, insert the needle at a 45-degree angle; for a 2-inch (5-cm) fold, insert it at a 90-degree angle. Warm the medication as recommended.

Why is heparin given subcutaneously?

It is injected subcutaneously in the abdomen because that is generally where the thickest layer of subcutaneous fat is found on most people. Heparin is injected there because the fat will absorb it and release it slowly into the blood stream.

Should I be taking heparin?

Heparin is an anticoagulant (stops blood from clotting) and is used to treat and prevent blood clots occurring in the blood vessels or lungs. Guidelines recommend heparin as an appropriate choice for the treatment of acute proximal deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. Guidelines may differ in other recommendations for heparin use.

What are the contraindications of heparin?

The use of heparin is contraindicated in patients with uncontrollable active bleeding, except when the bleeding is due to disseminated intravascular coagulation. Hemorrhage can occur at virtually any site in patients receiving heparin.

Is heparin a sub – Q injection?

Subcutaneous Injections. Any condition that impairs that blood flow to the subcutaneous tissue contradicts the use of subcutaneous injections. Examples of subcutaneous medications include insulin, opioids, heparin, epinephrine, and allergy medication (Perry et al., 2014).