The skin, or integumentary system, is the body's largest organ. It protects us from the outside world, and is our first defense against bacteria, viruses and other pathogens. Our skin also helps regulate body temperature and eliminate waste through perspiration.
An insulin pump with a subcutaneous injection site. A subcutaneous injection is administered as a bolus into the subcutis, the layer of skin directly below the dermis and epidermis, collectively referred to as the cutis. Subcutaneous injections are highly effective in administering vaccines and medications such as insulin, morphine, diacetylmorphine and goserelin.
These injections are given because there is little blood flow to fatty tissue, and the injected medication is. generally absorbed more slowly, sometimes over 24 hours. Some medications that can be injected. subcutaneously are growth hormone, insulin, epinephrine, and other substances. Preparing to give medication. Subcutaneous injections are not given if the skin is burned, hardened, inflamed, swollen, or damaged by a. previous injection. 1. Wash your hands thoroughly. This is the best way to prevent infection.