2. Reasons to Use Lovenox Prophylaxis of DVT, w/ or w/o
pulmonary embolism Patients undergoing abdominal surgery Patients
at risk for clotting issues while being immobile
3. Preparation First, clean and dry your hands. This is a
practice that should be followed in any medical endeavour. Second,
put the patient in a comfortable position that exposes the
abdomen.
4. Prepping the Patient Select an area of the abdomen about two
inches from the belly button, on either the left or right side.
Then, cleanse the selected area with alcohol and give time for it
to dry.
5. Prepping the Syringe The needle cap needs to be removed, so
pull it away from the syringe. Keep the needle cap straight while
pulling, so you do not damage the needle. Afterward, discard the
needle cap into a sharp item collector.
6. Holding the Needle Take the syringe, now free of its cap, in
your hand. The syringe should be held in much the same way that a
pencil is held.
7. Injection Process Begin the injection by inserting the
syringe at a 90 degree angle into the folded area of skin you have
made. Focus on inserting the needle fully into the folded skin.
Apply pressure to the plunger and push it down until the syringe
has been depleted.
8. After the Injection Once the injection is complete, remove
the needle from the skin. Do not move around the needle by keeping
it straight. Also, pay attention and be certain that it is
withdrawn at the same 90 degree angle that was made upon beginning
injection.
9. Afterward Once the needle is removed from the patient, keep
the needle pointed away from other people and yourself. Activate
the syringe's safety shield by pushing down the needle's plunger.
Finally, dispose of the empty syringe in a sharp item
collector.
10. For Additional Information... For visual learners or those
who desire a visual demonstration, there is a link to a video below
that contains additional information on Lovenox and how to inject
it. Lovenox - Step by Step Injection GuideLovenox - Step by Step
Injection Guide
11. References Healthbleep.com Healthcare Videos and More.
2012, February 21. Lovenox enoxaparin sodium injection Step by Step
Self Injection Guide. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJfzh6hacLM&feature=youtu.be&t=4m17s
How to Self Inject Guide. (n.d.) Retrieved June 15, 2015, from
http://www.lovenox.com.