2. • Is insertion into the body with a syringe
• Is a way to give medication
• Has a different a technique for each type
• Requires standard precaution & some require
sterile technique
• Can cause complications
– Hematoma
– Bleeding
– Infection

4. – Upper arm
– Anterior thighs
– Abdomen
– Heparin
– Enoxaparin (Lovenox)
– Insulin