HoShKyLo

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1. How to add insulin to an IV Fluid Container

   HoShKyLo replied to HoShKyLo's topic in General Nursing

   Talk to me about the insulin syringes with leur-lock capabilites...who manufacturers them?

2. How to add insulin to an IV Fluid Container

   HoShKyLo replied to HoShKyLo's topic in General Nursing

   keep the responses coming....i am amazed by this networking and sharing....all things mentioned i have seen done....now question...by a risk management point....the best way...evidence based way....i can't find any mention in reference material about...

3. How to add insulin to an IV Fluid Container

   HoShKyLo replied to HoShKyLo's topic in General Nursing

   You are making me smile...that is also the reason for usage of TB syringes here.... Thanks for your help....:wink2:

4. How to add insulin to an IV Fluid Container

   HoShKyLo replied to HoShKyLo's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry never answered the rest of your question.....most pts are admitted to the general medical units where the insulin is 25 units in 250 cc of IV fluid 0.1 units/mL or if warranted to ICU where the concentration is 100 units in 100 cc 1 unit/mL

5. How to add insulin to an IV Fluid Container

   HoShKyLo replied to HoShKyLo's topic in General Nursing

   Excellent....That was one way I was thinking of encouraging staff....Do you only use the TB syringe with the IV insulin or do you also find staff using it with sc doses?

6. How to add insulin to an IV Fluid Container

   HoShKyLo replied to HoShKyLo's topic in General Nursing

   Totally agree...if policys are in place to support this......

7. How to add insulin to an IV Fluid Container

   HoShKyLo replied to HoShKyLo's topic in General Nursing

   I work in a Canadian Facility and this is indicated a Class I medication....

8. How to add insulin to an IV Fluid Container

   HoShKyLo replied to HoShKyLo's topic in General Nursing

   Not in our facility...this is routinely done by RNs

9. How to add insulin to an IV Fluid Container

   HoShKyLo replied to HoShKyLo's topic in General Nursing

   The insulin is being added to a minibag for the purpose of an insulin drip

10. How to add insulin to an IV Fluid Container

    HoShKyLo replied to HoShKyLo's topic in General Nursing

    For an insulin drip

11. How to add insulin to an IV Fluid Container

    HoShKyLo posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi All, Looking for some links on how to add insulin to an IV container....evidence recommends using a needle that is one inch in length to puncture the inner port of the bags BUT the insulin syringe needles are only 1/2 inch...I am aware some staff ...