Where do you inject Lovenox?

Where do you inject Lovenox?

LOVENOX® should be injected into the fatty tissue only, which is why the abdomen is the recommended injection site. It is important not to inject LOVENOX® into the muscle, as it can cause you to bruise, which can be uncomfortable.

What is the best site for subcutaneous injection?

Subcutaneous tissue is all over your body, but the most common areas for subcutaneous injections are:

• the upper outer area of the arm.
• the front and outer sides of the thighs.
• the abdomen, except for a 2 inch area around the navel.
• the upper outer area of the buttocks.
• the upper hip.

Can you inject Lovenox anywhere?

(ee-NOX-ah-peh-rin) Enoxaparin is given by a subcutaneous injection. A subcutaneous injection is an injection into the tissue just below the skin, similar to an insulin injection. The injections can be given in the legs, arms or abdomen.

Is Lovenox a subcutaneous injection?

The recommended dose of Lovenox is 40 mg by subcutaneous injection once a day (with the initial dose given 2 hours prior to surgery) in patients undergoing abdominal surgery who are at risk for thromboembolic complications.

Where on the body is a subcutaneous injection normally given?

The most common sites to administer a subcutaneous injection include: Abdomen (at or under the level of the belly button, about 2 inches away from the navel) Thigh (front of the thigh or inner thighs) Arm (the back or side of the upper arm with sufficient subcutaneous fatty tissue)

Where are subcutaneous injections administered?

A subcutaneous injection is given into the subcutaneous fat under the skin. The skin is made up of different layers. Underneath the epidermis and dermis, which contain sweat glands and hair follicles, is a layer of fat. This is the area into which subcutaneous injections are given.

Where should you not inject Lovenox?

o Wash your hands with soap and dry thoroughly. o Sit or lie in a comfortable position, so that you can see your abdomen. o You will be injecting into the right or left side of your abdomen at least 2 inches away from your belly button (see figure below). Avoid injecting where you have scars or bruises.

How do you administer enoxaparin subcutaneously?

Lie down and pinch a fold of skin between your finger and thumb. Push the entire needle into the skin and then press down on the syringe plunger to inject the drug. Hold onto the skin the entire time you give the shot. Do not rub the site after you give the shot.

Do you inject the air bubble in Lovenox?

Do not expel the air bubble from the 30 mg and 40 mg syringes before injecting the medicine. It helps push the medicine into the body so it will not leak back out the injection site.

Where do you inject Lovenox when pregnant?

It is safe to inject LMWH into the abdomen while pregnant. The upper outer side of the thigh. The upper outer part of the buttock. If you have had surgery (such as a caesarean section), avoid injecting too close to the wound or bandages.

Where is the correct site for Lovenox injection?

Position patients in a supine position for Lovenox administration by deep subcutaneous injection. Do not expel the air bubble from the prefilled syringes before the injection, to avoid the loss of drug. Alternate injection sites between the left and right anterolateral and left and right posterolateral abdominal wall.

What are some examples of subcutaneous injections?

The following are sites where you can give a subcutaneous injection: Abdomen: Uncover your abdomen. Thigh: Uncover the entire leg. Lower back: Uncover the back from the waist to the top of the buttocks. Upper Arm: Uncover the arm to the shoulder.

How to administer Lovenox SubQ?

Lie down and pinch a fold of skin between your finger and thumb . Push the entire needle into the skin and then press down on the syringe plunger to inject the drug. Hold onto the skin the entire time you give the shot. Do not rub the site after you give the shot.

Where can you administer Lovenox?

The injections are usually given in the fatty layer on the abdomen (the “stomach” area). Lovenox is usually given in the fatty layer of the abdomen but can also be given in the thigh or fatty layer of the upper arm but preferrably the abdomen or thigh.