title: Subcutaneous injection technique: an evidence-based approach.
abstract: Injections are routinely administered by nurses in acute care settings and in the community. Nurses require a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, pharmacological principles and equipment, and potential risks to the patient of injections. Nurses should also take an active approach to patient assessment before injecting medicines. This article, the first of two, provides an evidence-based review of injection administration, with particular reference to subcutaneous injections, and suggests a framework for best practice.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Health and Society, University of Worcester, Worcester.
authors.forename: Sherri
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ogston-Tuck
mesh_terms: D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000188:drug therapy; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D006943:Hyperglycemia / Q000188:drug therapy; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006113:United Kingdom
chemical_list: D007328:Insulin
keywords: Best practice; heparin; injection; insulin administration; medication; medicines management; subcutaneous injection