How to give a subcutaneous injection using a pre-filled syringe
Watch this video and read the children’s hospital do not try to inject medication until your taught the right way to give injections by a healthcare professional. >> hi, my name is ty and i’m here to show i’m going to show you step by step how to >> the first step is to gather your supplies. and the medicine at room temperature with the syringe and needle.
For some medicines, like methotrexate, you read the label on the syringe every time you prepare the medicine. in the syringe, the expiration date, and where to store the medicine. >> pre-filled syringes come with a needle or first, if you need to attach a needle to the peel open the needle without touching the uncovered end. twist off the cap of the syringe without
Touching the tip. then, twist the needle on to the end of the syringe. do not touch the needle and keep it sterile, or germ-free. push up on the plunger until a drop of medicine appears at the top. the last step is to check that the right amount first, wipe the site you choose with alcohol and let it dry. hold the syringe like a pencil and quickly insert the needle
Through the skin. release the pinch of skin slowly, then pull the needle out of the skin. you can apply pressure to the site with a cotton ball or a piece of gauze. do not recap the needle. throw the syringe and needle into a hard container. you can watch this video as many times as you want. >> check out the children’s hospital of philadelphia contact your
Provider with any additional questions.
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How to Give a Subcutaneous Injection Using a Pre-filled Syringe By The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
