Description

Subcutaneous injections are a method of delivering medication into the tissue layer between the skin and muscle. This route allows for slower absorption of the medication into the bloodstream, making it suitable for various treatments.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may refer to subcutaneous injections in different ways, such as 'inyecciones en la piel' or 'inyecciones subdermales', which are colloquial. It is important to maintain a formal register and stick to the term 'inyecciones subcutáneas' in clinical contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: The nurse administered the subcutaneous injections to ensure proper medication absorption.

ES: La enfermera administró las inyecciones subcutáneas para asegurar una adecuada absorción del medicamento.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing subcutaneous with intramuscular injections; misinterpreting the term as referring to oral medication; mixing up the pronunciation of 'subcutáneo' with similar-sounding terms.