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   angelsfire replied to angelsfire's topic in General Nursing

   As was I, but this nurse also learned upper shoulder. It requires a 'from behind' approach, which is useful for some members of longterm care facilities who are already up in wheelchairs and wearing sweaters. It is an easy approach. But, it has ap...

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   angelsfire posted a topic in General Nursing

   It used to be acceptable to give subcutaeous injections (insulin) in the back of the shoulder (trapezius). It is no longer listed as a site. Does anyone know what the evidence-based reason(s) for this is? I am trying to help an older nurse change he...