L2b- Subcutaneous Injections Flashcards
Tenting the skin pulls up what skin layers
The epidermis and hypodermis
What skin layer?
Surface layers that are keratinized
Epidermis
What skin layer?
Dense fibroelastic connective tissue containing glands and hair
Dermis
What skin layer?
Loose connective tissue consisting largely of adipose tissue
Hypodermis
Both hypo and sub can refer to
Below
The deepest layer of integument
The subcutaneous layer
Which injection absorbs the slowest (IM SQ IV)
SQ
Benefits of giving a SQ injection between the shoulder blades
Loose skin, more space beneath skin into which fluids can be injected, tenting skin here can assist with restraint for some species (scruffing )
Best spot for SQ injection when a large volume of fluid will be given for rehydration purposes
Between shoulder blades
While giving an injection between shoulder blades, insert the needle in what direction
Caudal to cranial
If you see blood while pulling back the plunger what should you do
Redirect needle slightly without coming through skin and repeat
Where dr bean gives injections
Lateral aspect of the rib cage
Where rib cage injections are given
Layers aspect, caudal to shoulder blade
Sarcomas
Tumors of connective tissue
Over the limb SQ injections are common used for
Why?
Cats
To enable complete removal of VAS should they occur following vaccination
