sub·cu·ta·ne·ous
sub·cu·ta·ne·ous/ˌsəbkyo͞oˈtānēəs/
adjective
situated or applied under the skin.
"subcutaneous fat"
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Subcutaneous administration is the insertion of medications beneath the skin either by injection or infusion.
A subcutaneous injection is administered as a bolus into the subcutis, the layer of skin directly below the dermis and epidermis,... Wikipedia
Aug 15, 2017 · Subcutaneous injections are used to administer medications between skin and muscle. This allows medication to be absorbed slowly over a ...
Oct 28, 2023 · Subcutaneous (SQ or Sub-Q) injection means the injection is given in the fatty tissue, just under the skin.
Subcutaneous administration is the insertion of medications beneath the skin either by injection or infusion. 3D animation of a subcutaneous injection.
Hold the syringe the way you would a pencil or dart. Insert the needle at a 45 to 90 degree angle to the pinched-up skin. The needle should be completely ...
Jul 25, 2022 · The term "cutaneous" refers to the skin. Subcutaneous means beneath, or under, all the layers of the skin. For example, a subcutaneous cyst ...
Hold the syringe at a 90-degree angle to your skin so it's standing straight out, right above the place where you'll give the injection.