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How do you use Fragmin pre filled syringes?
insert the needle into the skin fold vertically, as far as it will go. Once the needle has been inserted, the needle should not be moved. If you are self-injecting, press on the plunger using the forefinger. If you are injecting someone else, use the thumb to press on the plunger until the entire dose has been given.
How do you give a Fragmin injection?
Fragmin is given as a single, once daily, subcutaneous injection, which means it is injected beneath the skin. It is usually injected into a skin fold in your abdomen (stomach), or the outer aspects of your thigh. It should not be injected into your muscles.
What is the administration route for dalteparin?
Administration. FRAGMIN is administered by subcutaneous injection. It must not be administered by intramuscular injection. FRAGMIN Injection should not be mixed with other injections or infusions unless specific compatibility data are available that support such mixing.
How do you give Fragmin injections on the NHS?
You should inject Dalteparin under the skin into either the fat of the stomach (in a U shape around the bellybutton) or into the upper, outer area of the thigh. You should lie or sit down and inject the total length of the needle vertically, not at an angle, into the thick part of a skin fold.
How do you open a Fragmin syringe?
- Peel off paper backing completely from the blister packaging.
- In order to release the syringe, pull apart the sides in the middle of the blister packaging to widen the blister cavity.
- Rotate the packaging so that the open side is facing downward between three to five centimetres above a flat surface, such as a table.
How do you inject a thin blood shot?
Lie or sit in a comfortable position, and gently pinch a skin fold on your lower abdomen or upper thigh, whichever is more comfortable for you. Insert the needle into the skin at a 90 degree angle, press the plunger until all of the medicine is injected. Do not let go of the skin fold when you are injecting.
Is dalteparin given subcutaneously?
Dalteparin (Subcutaneous Route)
How do you administer blood thinning injections?
How do you prepare a syringe for injection?
Hold the syringe in your hand like a pencil, with the needle pointed up. With the cap still on, pull back the plunger to the line on your syringe for your dose. This fills the syringe with air. Insert the needle into the rubber top.
What size syringe should you use for a subcutaneous injection?
Subcutaneous (Subcut) injections Inject at a 45-degree angle into fatty tissue overlying the triceps muscle — a 5/8″ needle, 23–25 gauge is recommended.
How do you inject Fragmin without bruising?
After FRAGMIN has been administered. Press a cotton ball on the injection site for 5-10 seconds or longer. To avoid bruising, do not rub the injection site. Discard the used syringe in an approved container.
How do you use a fragmin syringe?
Pick up the syringe by the body and prepare to inject the FRAGMIN dose. DO NOT touch the needle guard activation clips at any time during use. This may trigger the needle’s safety mechanism causing the needle to retract (pull back) before your injection is given.
Can you mix fragmin with other medications or food?
Do not mix Fragmin with other medications in the same syringe unless your doctor tells you to. If you use a single-dose prefilled syringe, follow the injection instructions closely. Single-dose syringes come in two different types and the directions for use are not the same for each type.
What should I do after fragmin is administered?
After FRAGMIN has been administered. Remove the needle and release the skin. Press a cotton ball on the injection site for 5–10 seconds or longer. To avoid bruising, do not rub the injection site. Discard the used syringe in a container. Ensure it is kept out of reach of children.
Where should I inject fragmin?
Your healthcare provider will show you where to on your body to inject Fragmin. Use a different place each time you give an injection. Do not inject into the same place two times in a row. You should be sitting or lying down during the injection.