General Information

Subcutaneous Sites:

Anterior View

Posterior View

Indications for Subcutaneous Injections:

The onset of action for subcutaneous ( SC, SQ) injections is usually slower than for intramuscular (IM) injections (heparin is absorbed as quickly when given SC).

Intramuscular Sites for Injection

Deltoid

Landmarks: 2 fingerwidths down from the acromion process; the bottom edge is at an imaginary line drawn from the axilla

Intramuscular Injection to Deltoid:

     

Equipment: