subcutaneous administration

What Happens If You Give An IM Injection Subcutaneous?

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What Happens If You Give An IM Injection Subcutaneous? 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. Can intramuscular injection be given subcutaneously?

Where To Create Skin Tent For Subcutaneous?

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Where To Create Skin Tent For Subcutaneous? With your non-dominant hand, make a skin tent in the scruff of the neck by grasping the skin between your fingers and thumb. The grip should be firm but not too tight (which could be painful). Lift your hand and the skin up from the animal’s neck to