Have a question re: angles for injections

Katnip, RN · Apr 19, 2003

I generally give them at a 45 degree angle, but my instructor said either way works. I haven't had trouble with bleeding afterward, but that just may be the luck of the draw, too.

gizzy76 · Apr 19, 2003

Thanks cyberkat, it's nice to know that I don't have to bite my tongue every time I see someone do the injections.

Katnip, RN · Apr 19, 2003

Hehe. It's ok. I've seen people do it that way. It's just easier for me to approach at 45 degrees. Maybe it's easier for them to go straight in?

SharonH, RN · Apr 19, 2003

The only time I angle is if they don't have very much fatty tissue. With a insulin or TB syringe, there is really no need to angle except in the aforementioned circumstance.

memphispanda, RN · Apr 19, 2003

You should also check your drug book! Certain meds should be given at a 90 degree angle instead of 45.

Hellllllo Nurse, BSN, RN · Apr 19, 2003

Originally posted by SharonMH31
The only time I angle is if they don't have very much fatty tissue. With a insulin or TB syringe, there is really no need to angle except in the aforementioned circumstance.

Agree.

renerian, BSN, RN · Apr 19, 2003

Agree with the posts about the amount of fatty tissue the client has.

renerian

neneRN, BSN, RN · Apr 20, 2003

Usually use 45 angle, except for Lovenox-per inservice it is to be given at 90 angle.

jadednurse · Apr 20, 2003

Originally posted by neneRN
Usually use 45 angle, except for Lovenox-per inservice it is to be given at 90 angle.

I remember that about Lovenox but I can't remeber why. What's the rationale for that again?

louloubell1 · Apr 21, 2003

Insulin is supposed to be given at a 90 degree angle, as are other SC injections (unless specifically contraindicated for the particular drug), but it thin clients you may go at a 45 degree angle.