Subcutaneous administration of medications is a well-recognised route for delivering prescribed therapies, in particular analgesia for patients requiring palliative care. This article discusses how technological developments are resulting in subcutaneous access devices that are easy to insert and can meet the needs of a growing population, as well as complying with the latest guidelines on sharps safety.
Gabriel, J. 2018. Achieving successful subcutaneous access in palliative care. International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 24 (6) p 282 - 287.
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