Subcutaneous (subcut) Injection

Question 1

What angle is a Subcutaneous injection

Answer 1

45-degree angle when 2.5 cm of tissue can be grasped.
-90-degree angle when 5 cm of tissue can be grasped.

Question 2

What drugs are administered in the subcutaneous muscle

Answer 2

vaccines, heparin, insulin

Question 3

Injection sites

Answer 3

Thigh, abdomen, upper arms

Question 4

Dose injected

Answer 4

0.5 to 1ml