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Giving Yourself a Subcutaneous Shot.
Giving Yourself a Subcutaneous Shot.Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Remove the cap from the bottle ofmedicine. Clean the top of the bottle with an alcohol wipe.Remove the cap from the needle on the syringe. Pull the plunger up slightly on the syringe. Insert theneedle into the medicine bottle and fully push down on the plunger.Flip the bottle over so the top is facing down. Pull down on the plunger to fill the syringe with yourprescribed amount of medicine.Check to make sure there are no air bubbles in the syringe while drawing the medicine. If there areany, press fully down on the plunger to empty the syringe and try again.Once you have correctly filled the syringe, remove the needle from the bottle and push on the plungeruntil one drop comes from the tip of the needle. Clean the injection site with an alcohol wipe.Use the index and middle fingers of one hand to gently pinch up a bit of skin. With the other hand,fully inject the needle at a 90 degree angle to the skin.Press the plunger all the way in to release the medicine.Correctly dispose of the entire syringe.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.© The Wellness Network
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