# Subcutaneous Injection

# Overview

This module describes how to inject medication into the space between the skin and the muscle tissue.

# Indications

# Contraindications

# Patient Information & Consent

Always verify your patient’s identity and obtain informed consent before proceeding.

### How do I explain this procedure?

“I need to give you medication through an injection under your skin.”

### What can my patient expect?

“This will sting for a moment.”

### What is my patient’s role?

“Keep still while I give the injection. Let me know if you have any allergies or a bleeding tendency, or use blood thinners. Fearing blood or needles is normal, but tell me if you have fainted from it.”

# Preparation

### Documentation

### Equipment

# Site & Positioning

# Procedure

Follow medical asepsis without gloves.

# Troubleshooting

Medication is leaking out after injection.

Next time, make sure you’re using the smallest needle available. Inject more slowly, deeper if possible, and wait a little longer before withdrawing the needle. Don’t inject more than 2 ml of medication in one site.

# Risks

# References