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The shots can be administered into the abdomen as previously advised. Make sure you rotate sites on the abdomen never administering any closer than one inch to the umbilicus.

I have run into surgeons who insist on low weight molecular heparin being given into the leg as shown. I would consult your Doc to see if this is ok. Rotate legs if you are to do this.

Aspiration is typical of intramuscular injections (IM route) and is not necessary with SubQ (subcutaneous) but cant hurt-