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1. Lovenox
Mollie Hayes, RN

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● Also, pay attention and be certain that it is withdrawn at the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.