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What is the epidermal shot?
The epidermal shot is a type of injection that is administered into the epidermis layer of the skin. It is typically used for allergy testing or for administering certain medications, such as vaccines. This type of injection is shallow and does not reach the deeper layers of the skin or muscle.
Do skin cells have ribosomes?
Skin cells on the surface are dead and therefore do not contain any functional organelles. The hypodermal layer (the layer beneath the visible skin) has active cells and contains ribosomes.
What is the medical term meaning drugs injected under the skin?
An intradermal injection is made into the middle layers of the skin.
What size needle for subcutaneous injection?
Subcutaneous means below the top layer of the skin. The dermis is called the true skin and is below the cutaneous layer. An injection done in the correct way should not draw blood as blood vessels are in the dermal layer.
The subcutaneous injection delivers medication into which layer of the skin?
Subcutaneous means under the skin. It does not deliver medication to any layer of the skin.
Is a subcutaneous injection made into the fatty layer just below the skin?
Yes, a subcutaneous injection is administered into the layer of fat located just below the skin. This route of administration allows for slower absorption compared to intramuscular injections. Subcutaneous injections are commonly used for medications such as insulin and certain vaccines.
Why is the vastus lateralis the best site for injection?
because the skin layer is thicker in the vastus lateralis
What is local infiltration?
Infiltration is one type of injection which can be done around the wound or upper layer of skin.
What are symptoms of the disease celulitis?
Celulitis is made apparent by the red inflammation usually found on the surface layer of the skin. It is usually treated by administering antibiotics.
What injection is given into the adipose tissue under the skin?
Commonly, an injection given into the adipose issue is considered a "subcutaneous" injection. If it were given in a muscle, such as the flu shot, it would be "intramuscular" and if into the very thin dermal layer of the skin, such as with a TB test, it would be 'intradermal"
Where do you give a sub q injection?
Sub q injection is a shortening of subcutaneous injection. Subcutaneous injections are given into the subcutaneous tissue which is the layer of tissue just under the skin - between the skin and the muscle. The most common areas of the body to give a subcutaneous injection are the abdomen, thigh, lower back and upper arm.
What injection site is most appropriate for a subcutaneous injection for a patient with cachexia and little peripheral subcutaneous tissue?
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
