CPNE subQ Question

reebokHCFR, MSN, EMT-P, APRN, NP · Feb 22, 2012

one of the best things I got to study with is "taylor's clinical nursing skills". it's a book that has step by step instructions and pictures on every procedure you can imagine. I got the 2nd edition (current edition is 3rd but there's virtually no difference) for like $10 on half.com. what it says about subcu is that on "normal" people you give it at 90 degrees, and in emaciated people at 45. I can tell you that the insulin syringes I've seen (if you're giving insulin) would have to go at 90 degrees because they're so short.

I have heard many people talk about errors in rob's dvd's. personally I am going to use sheri taylor's online workshop (the live workshop by another provider near me was canceled

also, this forum isn't the best for cpne questions. you'll have better luck and more info if you use excelsior's official cpne discussion board. also, the facebook group "let's conquer the cpne beast" is an excellent source of questions and info from people. if you don't know how to get on excelsior's board, let me know.

Kr_nurse09 · Feb 22, 2012

OK, I have that book on my list to order and I found the EC board..thank you :up:

t-lo · Feb 22, 2012

EC says give IM's and Sub-Q's at 90 degrees....take the gift and run with it

BostonNurse2876 · Feb 22, 2012

I always though sub-q in the back of the arm was 45 degree angle. Not every sub-q is given in the abdomen. Is the 90 degree also tru for the arm cutanious tissue?

reebokHCFR, MSN, EMT-P, APRN, NP · Feb 22, 2012

generally speaking, it would depend on the length of the needle. 3/8 90 degrees, 5/8 45 degrees.

t-lo · Feb 23, 2012

During a PCS yes I agree but I thought the topic was for the sim's labs. If not my mistake