Measured depth of subcutaneous tissue on posterolateral arm of aeroallergen immunotherapy patients
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Background Subcutaneous immunotherapy (SIT) injections for aeroallergens are often utilized in patients. SIT should be injected into the subcutaneous space in the mid-posterolateral upper arm. If the injections are given intramuscularly (IM), there may be an increased risk of anaphylaxis. In our allergy clinic, SIT is given with BD Safety GlideTM Allergy syringes with needle length 13mm. There is a risk of the SIT being injected IM if patients have a skin to muscle depth (STMD) less than 13mm.
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