STRIVE Self Subcutaneous Injection Guide User Guide
- June 16, 2024
- STRIVE
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STRIVE Self Subcutaneous Injection Guide User Guide
Injection Instructions
Prepare Syringe For Injection:
- Remove the vial from the refrigerator/freezer.
- Collect all supplies: syringe/needle, alcohol swab, and vial.
- With first use of a vial, remove the flip top (this will not be replaced).
- Clean the rubber stopper with an alcohol swab.
- View directions provided by the practitioner to determine the number of UNITS you will inject.
- Put air into the syringe by pulling down on the plunger to the amount in UNITS that you will be injecting.
- With the vial upright, put the needle into the rubber stopper and inject air into the vial.
- While the needle is still in the vial, turn the vial upside down and pull back the plunger to the number of UNITS prescribed.
Prepare & Choose Injection Site
Choose the injection site. Subcutaneous injections are primarly injected into the abdomen or optionally the upper/outer thigh. Clean the area with an alchol swab.
Injection Technique To Follow
- Hold the syringe one inch above the injection site at a 90 degree angle to the skin.
- Quickly stab the needle through the skin into the fat tissue.
- Slowly push down the plunger to inject the medication and remove the needle once medication is fully injected.
- Place used needle/syringe and any empty drug vials in a hard-plastic container (Sharp’s container).
Self-Subcutaneous Injection Guide
Supplies:
- Medication: Verify the type and dosage.
- Syringe and Needle: Ensure proper size for subcutaneous injections.
- Alcohol Wipes: Maintain a sterile injection site.
- Sharps Container: For safe disposal of used needles.
Preparation:
Hand Hygiene: Wash hands thoroughly. Medication Check: Confirm the correct medication and prepare as instructed.
Injection Site:
Choose the injection site. Subcutaneous injections are primarily injected into the abdomen or optionally the upper/outer thigh.
Self-Administering:
Sterilize the Site: Use an alcohol swab to clean the chosen area.
Skin Pinch: Pinch a fold of skin between thumb and forefinger.
Needle Insertion: Inset the needle at a 90 degree angle.
Needle Removal: Withdraw the needle gently.
Dispose of Sharps: Safely discard used needle and syringe in a sharps
container.
Note:
For personalized guidance or concerns, consult a healthcare professionals. Always adhere to prescribed dosage and guidelines for optimal results in self- administration.
