Subcutaneous injection angle. When giving the shot, insert the full length of the needle at a 45- to 90-degree angle into your skin fold. The sharp end of a needle is cut at a 45-degree angle.

However, patient assessment is vital – patients who are cachectic and therefore have minimal amounts of subcutaneous tissue may require injections to be delivered at a 45-degree angle. PHE (2013) ...

However, patient assessment is vital – patients who are cachectic and therefore have minimal amounts of subcutaneous tissue may require injections to be delivered at a 45-degree angle. PHE (2013) ...