Can you give a subcutaneous injection in the abdomen?

A subcutaneous (say “sub-kyoo-TAY-nee-us”) shot is an injection of medicine under the skin, but not in a muscle. Some medicines, such as insulin or the blood-thinner enoxaparin (Lovenox), are injected only under the skin. This type of shot is usually given in the belly or the thigh.

What happens if you give a subcutaneous vaccine intramuscular?

Subcutaneous injections can lead to localised cellulitis, granuloma formation and abscess. The COVID-19 vaccine has shown to have high efficacy if given correctly intramuscularly. Subcutaneous injection can happen inadvertently (figure 1), affecting efficacy of vaccination and potentiate local adverse events.

Where is the best place to give a subcutaneous injection?

Recommended sites for subcutaneous injection include the lateral aspects of the upper arm and thigh, and the umbilical region of the abdomen (Ogston-Tuck, 2014; Hunter, 2008). The back and lower loins can also be used (Fig 2).

What’s the difference between subcutaneous and intramuscular?

Subcutaneous injections are administered in the fat layer, underneath the skin. Intramuscular injections are delivered into the muscle.

Is subcutaneous same as intramuscular?

Intramuscular injections are absorbed faster than subcutaneous injections. This is because muscle tissue has a greater blood supply than the tissue just under the skin. Muscle tissue can also hold a larger volume of medication than subcutaneous tissue.

How deep is a subcutaneous injection?

You may give an injection within the following area: below the waist to just above the hip bone and from the side to about 2 inches from the belly button.

Is vitamin B12 injections subcutaneous or intramuscular?

Vitamin B12 injections can be administered as an intramuscular or subcutaneous injection. The difference between the two is that intramuscular injections are inserted into the muscle, and subcutaneous injections are inserted just below the skin.

Is the Pfizer vaccine intramuscular?

intramuscular (IM) injection.

What happens if vaccine is given too high?

Vaccines are typically administered in the deltoid muscle. If given too high, the injection can injure the tendons in your shoulder. This improper vaccine administration can cause Shoulder Tendonitis or inflammation of the muscles and bones in your shoulder.