
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.