Lovenox

[kellyjean]

Hey Ya'll,

Quick question...when administering Lovenox, SC, do you hold the pinch while administering, or release the pinch, then administer? Any tips appreciated. This came up during clin. this wk., 2nd sem. of 4, adn...I've had mixed responses, so I thought I'd ask you pros...thanks,

Kelly

[ginger58, ASN, RN]

If you have the spring-loaded syringe, you don't withdraw the needle. You keep pushing until the needle retracts into the syringe. Less bruising that way. These syringes also have a bubble of air in them. You leave the bubble there, and inject it as well. This creates an airlock that keeps the med in the tissue.

From the maker of Lovenox:

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Activation of the safety system must be done only after removing the needle from the patient's skin.

http://www.lovenox.com/hcp/dosingAdministration/lovenoxSelfAdministration.aspx

[CaLLaCoDe, BSN, RN]

I agree pinching is best and make sure the bubble is near the plunger. Patients tend not to complain after the shot if I pinch the site.

[BBFRN, BSN, PhD]

From the maker of Lovenox:

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Activation of the safety system must be done only after removing the needle from the patient's skin.

http://www.lovenox.com/hcp/dosingAdministration/lovenoxSelfAdministration.aspx

Thanks for the link, Ginger. When Lovenox first came out, we had a rep come to our facility who taught us to activate the sheath with the needle still in the site. This was over 10 years ago, though. Good to be updated on this!

[MQ Edna]

From the maker of Lovenox:

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Activation of the safety system must be done only after removing the needle from the patient's skin.

http://www.lovenox.com/hcp/dosingAdministration/lovenoxSelfAdministration.aspx

You need to close the tag with a [/url] ^_^.

[MQ Edna]

If you have the spring-loaded syringe, you don't withdraw the needle. You keep pushing until the needle retracts into the syringe. Less bruising that way. These syringes also have a bubble of air in them. You leave the bubble there, and inject it as well. This creates an airlock that keeps the med in the tissue.

I'm sorry that I can't really contribute to this thread... but: that's cool!.