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NO. PROCEDURE Remarks
11.1. Swab the selected site for injection
Pinch the subcutaneous tissue at the injection site
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using thumb and forefinger
Hold the needle and the syringe at an angle of 45º or
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90 º
Inject the needle, aspirate to ensure that is not in the
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blood vessel.
11.5 If no inject the medication slowly
11.6 remove needle and syringe swiftly
Apply pressure to the injection site with dry swab,
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do not massage
Place syringe and needle in the sharp bin without
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recapping
13. Make patient comfortable.
Document administration of medication:
− Date and time
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− Name of Std. who administers the medication.
− RN (witness) countersigns in medication chart.
Observed the patient for any side or adverse effect and
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asses the effectiveness of the medication
16. Wash and dry hands
17. Documentation and report
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