What Is The Difference Between Subcutaneous Injection And Intradermal Injection?

Feb 26, 2017

One, the method is different

1. Subcutaneous injection: Inject the medicinal solution into the subcutaneous tissue.

2. Intradermal injection: Inject the drug below the epidermis of the skin.

Two, the location is different

1. Subcutaneous injection: The commonly used injection sites are the upper arm and the outer thigh.

2. Intradermal injection: Generally, it is above the dermis and not in the subcutaneous tissue.

Three, different uses

1. Subcutaneous injection: If insulin is taken orally in the gastrointestinal tract, it is easily destroyed by digestive enzymes and loses its effect, while subcutaneous injection is quickly absorbed.

2. Intradermal injection: Intradermal injection is a method of injecting medicinal solution between the epidermis and the dermis. It is mainly used as a pioneering step for skin allergy tests, vaccination and local anesthesia.

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