
Injections & Drains
How to administer subcutaneous medication
Have you been asked to self inject subcutaneous anti-blood clot medication? This film will refresh your knowledge and skills in how to do this.
For this procedure you require:
- Someone who has been taught to perform this procedure
- Alcohol swab
- Needle
- Syringe containing prepared medication
- Sharps bin
How to change a vacuum bottle (Redivac)
Have you been discharged with a vacuum bottle in place? This film will demonstrate the steps required in how to manage this at home.
For this procedure you require:
- Someone who has been taught to perform this procedure
- Alcohol wipe
- Vacuum drainage bottle
- Dressing pack, including sterile towel, gauze and gallipot
- Small waste bag.