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SC Injection

This document outlines the steps for performing a subcutaneous injection, including: 1) Checking necessary materials like the syringe, needles, gloves, and alcohol swab; 2) Communicating with the patient by introducing oneself, asking for their name, describing the procedure, and checking for allergies; 3) Identifying an appropriate area on the upper arm, thigh, abdomen, or back for the injection; 4) Preparing the site by cleaning it with an alcohol swab; 5) Inserting the needle at a 45-90 degree angle, aspirating briefly, and injecting slowly over 0.5-2 minutes.

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SC Injection

This document outlines the steps for performing a subcutaneous injection, including: 1) Checking necessary materials like the syringe, needles, gloves, and alcohol swab; 2) Communicating with the patient by introducing oneself, asking for their name, describing the procedure, and checking for allergies; 3) Identifying an appropriate area on the upper arm, thigh, abdomen, or back for the injection; 4) Preparing the site by cleaning it with an alcohol swab; 5) Inserting the needle at a 45-90 degree angle, aspirating briefly, and injecting slowly over 0.5-2 minutes.

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OBJECTIVE STRUCTURED ASSESSMENTS OF TECHNICAL SKILL (OSAT)

SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION
S.L. CHECK POINTS Y/N
1.
Check materials in the tray
 Medication syringe with sterile 25 gauge short and thin needles
 Nonsterile gloves
 Alcohol swab
 Sterile gauge
 Adhesive tape

2.
Communication with the patient
 Introduce his/herself
 Ask name of the patient
 Describe the procedure to patient in vernacular
 Ask patient about allergies or reactions to specific agents or medications
in the past
 Allay patient’s apprehension

3.

Safety concerns
 Check patient details
 Check prescription & ensure that the drug name, strength and dosage
form match with that on prescription
 Check the drug label for date of expiry

4.
Privacy consideration of the patient
 Draw bedside curtains

5.
Draws up drug to be injected from AMPOULE/ VIAL into syringe: Same as
Intramuscular injection.

6. Identification of area for needle insertion

Select area based on patient preference/ drug characteristics: Upper arm,


anterolateral thigh, anterior abdomen, upper back (scapular region), dorsogluteal
region. Site should be free of any rashes, lesions, moles, hardened or swollen area.
7. Preparation of site of the injection

 Perform hand hygiene and wear gloves


 Clean the site using alcohol swab in firm circular motion
 Allow the site to dry

8. Process of Subcutaneous injection

Pull the cap from the needle.


Using the non-dominant hand, pinch fold of skin (in thin patients) or pull
taut of skin of the site of injection
Using the dominant hand, hold the syringe between thumb and forefinger
with the bevel of the needle facing up
Insert needle in the base of the skin-fold at an angle of 45-90 degrees
Release skin (to avoid injecting the drug into the compressed tissue and
irritating the nerves)
Aspirate briefly. If blood appears, withdraw needle, replace it with a new
one, if possible, and start again at another site. Inject slowly (0.5-2
minutes). You should feel minimal resistance and a skin bleb must not
appear
Withdraw needle quickly
Do not recap the needle. Discard the syringe in dustbin for sharp waste
In case any blood oozes, pat with a dry sterile gauge piece
Communicate to the patient about completion of the procedure
Remove & discard the gloves
Perform hand hygiene
Evaluate the patient for any side-effects

Time to perform procedure in ___________ seconds.

Number of attempts (needle sticks) required to perform _____________

Exceeds expectations Meets expectations Below expectations (NEEDS


(PROFICIENT) (COMPETENT) FURTHER WORK)

COMMENTS
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