Query on Lovenox Administration

[TammyWilson808]

I have a buddy of mine that works on the Med/Surg. Unit where I work and is very interested in sites for Lovenox admin. She says she was taught that Lovenox equals love handles and should be admin. in the lateral aspects of abd. What is some other peoples' opinion? There are some RNs that think that ALL insulin injection sites may be used for Lovenox. What do you think?

[New CCU RN]

The Lovenox drug rep came to my unit and spoke to us about administration. They recommend using the lateral aspects of the abdomen only. If you read the insert from Lovenox, it also states this.

[TammyWilson808]

We read the insert, dear, but then we wanted to know what others are doing across the nation.

[redshiloh]

I found out that lovenox is best absorbed when placed in the abdominal sites so they don't recommend that it be given anywhere else. That was info from our Pharm-D.

[KaroSnowQueen, RN]

I was told to give it in the abdomen.

HOWEVER, the Lovenox rep was in our hospital last week and indeed said the LATERAL abdomen was the injection site, not the lower abdomen such as you would use for insulin.

SOOOOOOOOOO......we are beginning to change our sites.

[New CCU RN]

Originally posted by Keahi North Hi

We read the insert, dear, but then we wanted to know what others are doing across the nation.

Not to sure why anyone would stray from what is recommended as best practice..... if you already read the insert then obviously your question is answered isn't it?

[TammyWilson808]

I can tell you're a CCU nurse, "New CCU RN".

I am not trying to stray from what is recommended by the insert. The pharmacists here have had that question with differing answers. And I just wanted to check out what other nurses out there are doing. Haven't you read the rest of the postings, dear? It is my point exactly that even with what's in the insert, getting input from others with experience as we share is better as well.

[New CCU RN]

Originally posted by Keahi North Hi

I can tell you're a CCU nurse, "New CCU RN".

I am not trying to stray from what is recommended by the insert. The pharmacists here have had that question with differing answers. And I just wanted to check out what other nurses out there are doing. Haven't you read the rest of the postings, dear? It is my point exactly that even with what's in the insert, getting input from others with experience as we share is better as well.

DEAR,

Just curious by the comment, I can tell you're a CCU Nurse... have no idea what that is supposed to mean, and really don't feel like getting into a debate.

I will reiterate, what should be done is what is recommended by the pharmaceutical companies via an insert. If your pharmacists are giving you differing info than clearly they do not keep up on their reseach. Lovenox has been around for long enough that it should be standard practice to give on the lateral aspect of the abdomen.

I have read the other postings and everyone seems to be saying the same thing... that it is to be given on the lateral aspect of the abdomen. BTW there is nothing wrong with throwing ideas around.... I never said there was... dear.

[amk1964]

i give it in any area of the body that i can grip some subq fat tissue. important not to rub after nor aspirate before. what does the manufacturer say?

[avolensky]

This may be a basic topic to all, but I find it very interesting being new into the practice of nursing..so im learning from you all.

I just cant help myself from saying this...keahi north hi, i think you should use the word "dear" in a more appropriate manner...

Keep up with posts like this...

[Chttynurs]

I give it in the abdomen, hadn't heard different....but then I never read the insert. But this is what I love this site for, always learning something new. Now I'm going to ask around work a bit, see if there is some site more recommended than the other. Thanks! :)

[webblarsk]

DEAR,

Just curious by the comment, I can tell you're a CCU Nurse... have no idea what that is supposed to mean, and really don't feel like getting into a debate.

I will reiterate, what should be done is what is recommended by the pharmaceutical companies via an insert. If your pharmacists are giving you differing info than clearly they do not keep up on their reseach. Lovenox has been around for long enough that it should be standard practice to give on the lateral aspect of the abdomen.

I have read the other postings and everyone seems to be saying the same thing... that it is to be given on the lateral aspect of the abdomen. BTW there is nothing wrong with throwing ideas around.... I never said there was... dear.

My My my..............