abdomen,upper arm,thigh,upper area of the buttock,below and above waist
Vast us lateralis
The Vastus Lateralis site is often used for injections in patients who require large volumes of medication or those who need medications that need to be absorbed more slowly. The muscle is easily accessible and has a good blood supply, making it a common site for injections in both adults and children.
The recommended guidelines for administering subcutaneous injections to cats include: Use a clean needle and syringe for each injection. Choose an appropriate injection site, typically the scruff of the neck or the flank area. Pinch the skin to create a tent-like area for injection. Insert the needle at a 45-degree angle and inject the medication slowly. Monitor the cat for any adverse reactions and dispose of used needles properly.
For obese patient, pinch skin at site and inject needle at 90-degree angle below tissue fold. Rationale: Obese patients have fatty layer of tissue above subcutaneous layer.25 ~ Mosbys Nursing Skills
preferred site for permanent colostomy
The best route for subcutaneous (SQ) injection medication among the given choices is typically the SQ Rump. This site generally has a thicker layer of subcutaneous fat, which can facilitate better absorption of the medication. However, the SQ Shoulder is also a common site for injections, especially in smaller animals, due to ease of access. Ultimately, the choice may depend on the specific medication and the individual animal's anatomy.
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Yes, the Hamstring muscle is a common site for giving an IM injection to a canine. Be sure to watch of for the Sciatic nerve!
To clean snd sterilise the injection site
I am assuming that by "facet injections" you mean hydrocortisone injections at the site of spinal facets for pain relief. I still get them about every 6 months or so. I have a combination of osteoarthritis and degenerative disc disease and the injections do help manage my pain.
Surgical therapy for the primary site is that of wide local removal of the skin including subcutaneous tissue surrounding the lesion.
when administering a subcutaneous injection why would you avoid an injection site thats hardened or fatty