Injection Teaching 732
Caregiver was instructed on injecting at the proper depth is an important part of good injection technique. Insulin be injected in the subcutaneous fat, which is the layer of fat just below the skin. If injected too deep, the insulin could go into muscle, where it's absorbed faster but might not last so long.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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