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    Subcutaneous Injection Guidelines


    for Needle Length and Gauge Selection*
    Needle Needle Needle
    SUBCUTANEOUS (SubQ) Location of Injection Length Gauge Angle
    C

    M
    <12 months (Infants)
    Y Anterolateral thigh
    CM
    Pediatric Upper outer Tricep area;
    to 12 months to 18 years Upper buttocks 1/2" - 5/8" 26 - 30g 45˚ - 90˚
    MY
    Adult Abdomen
    CY (avoid 2” radius around umbilicus)
    > 18 years
    CMY

    * Adapted from Fundamentals of Nursing: Human Health and Function, R. Craven, C. Hirnle, 4th ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2003

    30G 29G 28G 27G 26G 25G 24G 23G 22G 21G 20G 19G 18G
    ISO Hub Color Standards for safety-engineered needles

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    50
    45
    40

    Subcutaneous (SubQ) Injection Guidelines:


    30
    35

    Injection Route: Injection Sites:


    25
    20
    15
    10

    45°
    45
    90°
    90

    dermis
    C

    subcutaneous
    M
    tissue

    muscle
    CM
    Outer aspect Outer aspect of the upper
    of the upper thigh arm (not prefered site)
    Injection Procedure:
    MY

    CY
    • Raise a fold of skin between
    CMY the thumb and forefinger,
    and insert the needle at a
    K 45-90° angle.
    • Pull back plunger slightly.
    If blood appears in syringe,
    remove needle, dispose
    properly and prepare a
    new injection.*
    * It is not necessary to
    aspirate for blood return
    when administering
    insulin or heparin. Abdomen—avoid injecting Upper buttocks
    within 2" around the umbilicus

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