Novel subcutaneous low-molecular-weight heparin injection technique to reduce post-injection bruising

Phlebology. 2019 Jul;34(6):399-405. doi: 10.1177/0268355518813512. Epub 2018 Nov 19.

Authors

Sommapun Jueakaew¹, Rattana Piancharoensin¹, Natchayakorn Pinkesorn¹, Sarunya Thippayarom¹, Nuttawut Sermsathanasawadi²

Affiliations

¹ 1 Diagnosis, Follow-up, and Treatment with Special Equipment Unit, Division of Perioperative Nursing, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
² 2 Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.

PMID: 30453827
DOI: 10.1177/0268355518813512

No abstract available

Keywords: Novel technique; low-molecular-weight heparin; post-injection bruising; subcutaneous injection.

Publication types

Comparative Study
Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

Acute Disease
Adult
Aged
Contusions / etiology
Contusions / prevention & control*
Female
Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / administration & dosage*
Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / adverse effects
Humans
Injections, Subcutaneous
Male
Middle Aged
Needles / adverse effects*
Pain / etiology
Pain / prevention & control*
Time Factors
Venous Thrombosis / drug therapy*

Substances

Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight