Subcutaneous Injection Sites for Cachexia Patients: A Guide

Abdomen:

-Pinch a large area of skin.

-Insert the needle at a 90-degree angle to the skin.

-Inject the liquid slowly.

Upper arm:

-Pinch the skin about 2 inches below the shoulder.

-Insert the needle at a 45-degree angle to the skin.

-Inject the liquid slowly.

Thigh:

-Pinch the skin about 2 inches below the hip bone.

-Insert the needle at a 45-degree angle to the skin.

-Inject the liquid slowly.

Buttocks:

-Choose the upper, outer quadrant of one buttock.

-Cleanse the area with an antiseptic wipe.

-Gently pinch the skin between your thumb and forefinger to form a tent.

-Insert the needle at a 90-degree angle into the base of the tent.

-Gently inject the medication into the subcutaneous tissue.

-Withdraw the needle and dispose of it in a sharps container.