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Chapter 6
Medication
Subcutaneous Port Insertion (Prior To Discharge)
1. Subcutaneous Injection Sites 2. Disinfect injection site with
alcohol swab.
3. Pinch skin, inject branula at an 4. Remove needle, anchor and
angle of 45 to 60 degrees document insertion date.
5. Inject subcutaneous medication 6. Discard branula and syringe into
via subcutaneous port. disposable plastic container with lid.
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