Advice please on S.I. by Sub-cutaneous method .

[wedgewood]

I’m trying to help someone who wants to self-inject using the sub-cutaneous method, into the thigh. Can the injection be into any part of the thigh ? Thank you in advance for any tips . I use I.M. , so have no knowledge about it .

[Nackapan]

I do sc. As its going onto the fat layer of your skin just choose areas like outer thigh.

Stomach 2" away from belly button.

Hip area.

If you Google it shows you areas suitable on your body.

Like IM needle length can differ with body size.

I use 30G 1/2"

27-30G suitable

Hope it goes well

[wedgewood in reply to Nackapan]

Thanks very much . I will google , but wanted to hear from the horse’s mouth ! Thanks again !

[Bonjourtristesse]

Hope this helps

Sub cutaneous injection sites

[wedgewood in reply to Bonjourtristesse]

Thank you very much . Useful diagrams .

[Nackapan in reply to wedgewood]

I've answered this twice lolNot as awake as I thought

Need that second cup of tea!

[wedgewood in reply to Nackapan]

Or a B12 injection ( sub-cut of course) !👍

[Nackapan in reply to wedgewood]

Very true . Due in the morning. Well spotted!

[Nackapan]

I tend to use the front or uter side if my thigh. Or area if flesh above hip bone

Or area of stomach 2" away from naval

Arms are okay too .

I don't tend to uses arms as less fat and awkward fir me.

Squeeze gently a roll of flash to lift from muscle forefinger and thumb. Finger abd thumb 1 1/2 " apart

Depending on body size

Straight in slowly. Inject slowly as IM

1/2 " -5/8 long

27-30 G

I'm on the slim side and 30G 1/2 " works fine.

Rotate sites as with any injections