Why are subcutaneous injections given?
Last Modified - October 30, 2003, 6:33 pmThese injections are given because there is little blood flow to fatty tissue, and the injected medication is generally absorbed more slowly, sometimes over 24 hours. Some medications that can be injected subcutaneously are growth hormone, insulin, epinephrine, and other substances.
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- What is a subcutaneous injection?
- Why are subcutaneous injections given?
- Preparing to Give Medication
- Drawing Up Medication
- Locating Injection Sites
- Rotating Injection SItes
- Giving the Injection
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