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** Bold Steps in RED indicate critical areas for careful attention.
Step 7: Gently pinch the skin at the injection site and insert needle
- Pinch skin to form or create a “tent”.
- Hold device by the port and insert needle straight and completely into skin at a downward angle.
- The port should touch skin to ensure needle is inserted at correct depth.
Insert the needle (Arm)
- Hold port while inserting.
- Insert at a downward angle.
- Port should touch the skin.
Insert the needle (Abdomen)
• Hold port while inserting.
• Insert at a downward angle.
• Port should touch the skin.
• Avoid the navel.
Insert the needle (Thigh)
• Hold port while inserting.
• Insert at a downward angle.
• Port should touch the skin.
- Note:
- The pinch is important to make sure the Uniject device is injected into the fat of the body and not the muscle.
- A slight downward angle helps prevent injection of air.
- Needle should never be pointed upward during injection.
Step 8: Press/ Squeeze the reservoir.
- Press the reservoir SLOWLY to inject for about 5 to 7 seconds.
- It is OK if there is liquid leftover in the reservoir.
Step
9: Remove the needle/ device from the injection site.
- While
still pinching the skin, remove the needle/ device first
- Then
let go off the skin “tent”.
- While
still pinching the skin, remove the needle/ device first
- Then
let go off the skin “tent”.
** Do not clean, rub or massage the injection site (after injection has been given).
Step
10: Discard the Uniject Device
- Do not be tempted to replace the needle shield/ cap back to the Uniject rather...
- Discard, placing in a safety box or a puncture-proof container; close the lid.
- Throw it all completely in a waste bin.
Step 11: Finally, wash your hand again with soap and water to safeguard against infection.
** Bold Steps in RED indicate critical areas for special attention.
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