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Tag: Injections

Injection of Blood Thinners under the Skin: Making it Easier – Insuflon Ports

Having to take shots of a blood thinner injected under the skin (subcutaneously = s.c.) once or twice daily for prolonged periods of time can be bothersome and uncomfortable. Use of a once weekly exchanged s.c. port, called Insuflon, can make it easier for a number of patients.

July 13, 2011

Tag: Injections

Injection of Blood Thinners under the Skin: Making it Easier – Insuflon Ports