Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Subcutaneous Infusions

The administration of liquid medication or nutrients under the skin, usually over minutes or hours.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

The administration of liquid medication or nutrients under the skin, usually over minutes or hours.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Infusions, Subcutaneous
  • Infusion, Subcutaneous
  • Subcutaneous Infusion

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2009

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Previous Indexing

  • Infusions, Parenteral (1970-2008)
  • Injections, Subcutaneous (1970-2008)

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  1. E02w.319w.267w.510.795

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Subcutaneous Infusions. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D055104. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D055104
  2. Subcutaneous Infusions. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73039830