Promoting safe administration of subcutaneous infusions.
Despite the many benefits of subcutaneous therapy, this route is less commonly used in general patients than the intravenous route. The authors discuss safe practice for subcutaneous infusions, including anatomical sites, guidelines for insertion and patient care.
Khan
Marion
M
York Hospitals NHS Trust, York. practicedevelopmentteam@york.nhs.uk
Younger
Gillian
G
D004496:Education, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic; D024802:Nurse's Role; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012449:Safety