What Do Supervised Injection Sites Look Like, How Do They Work?

IM and SC Injections

🩺 Subcutaneous (SC) Injection 🔹 What Is an SC Injection? A subcutaneous (SC) injection delivers medication into the fatty tissue under the skin. Absorption is slower than IM or IV because the tissue has fewer blood vessels. Common SC meds: Insulin, Heparin, Vaccines (some types), Hormones. ✅ Common SC Injection Sites Use areas with fatty tissue: Upper outer arm Abdomen (at least 2 inches away from the navel) Anterior thigh Upper buttocks Scapular area (upper back) 🔸 Rotate sites to prevent li