Yes, a subcutaneous injection is administered into the layer of fat located just below the skin. This route of administration allows for slower absorption compared to intramuscular injections. Subcutaneous injections are commonly used for medications such as insulin and certain vaccines.
An intradermal injection is made into the middle layers of the skin.
Subcutaneous means below the top layer of the skin. The dermis is called the true skin and is below the cutaneous layer. An injection done in the correct way should not draw blood as blood vessels are in the dermal layer.
Subcutaneous (subQ) injections are typically given in the fatty tissue layer between the skin and the muscle, usually in the abdomen, thigh, or upper outer arm. Make sure to rotate injection sites to prevent irritation or tissue damage.
For obese patient, pinch skin at site and inject needle at 90-degree angle below tissue fold. Rationale: Obese patients have fatty layer of tissue above subcutaneous layer.25 ~ Mosbys Nursing Skills
The subcutaneous layer of skin stores fat. The subcutaneous layer is the third layer from the epidermis, which is the outside layer.
the subcutaneous layer..or the fatty tissue layer underneath the dermis
the subcutaneous layer (hypodermis)
The hypodermis contains subcutaneous fat.
Commonly, an injection given into the adipose issue is considered a "subcutaneous" injection. If it were given in a muscle, such as the flu shot, it would be "intramuscular" and if into the very thin dermal layer of the skin, such as with a TB test, it would be 'intradermal"
The subcutaneous layer is the hypodermis.
The fatty layer of skin that stores energy is called subcutaneous adipose tissue. It helps to insulate the body, regulate temperature, and store energy in the form of triglycerides for later use.