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Injection Technique

Injection Technique. Assessing for suitable deviceFactors affecting choice:- Intellectual ability- Concurrent medical problems:- Visual impairment Dexterity problems- Patient choice - aesthetic valve convenience- Patients ability t

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Injection Technique

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    1. Injection Technique WDC Training

    2. Injection Technique Assessing for suitable device Factors affecting choice: - Intellectual ability - Concurrent medical problems:- Visual impairment Dexterity problems - Patient choice - aesthetic valve convenience - Patients ability to self care

    3. Injection Sites Insulin absorption Site rotation Hyperlipertrophy

    4. Needle Length Subcutaneous injection Variable length 5 mm - 12.7 mm Choice for most people 8mm Avoidance of intramuscular injection Lifted skin fold thin patient 12.12.7 mm needles

    5. Air Shot Check insulin flow Dial 2 units Depress plunger Hold pen vertically Observe insulin Disperse through needle

    6. Insulin Injection Insulin mixtures - shake pen by inverting - Incorrect mix of insulin Prepare skin - stretch or perform lifted skin fold Insert needle 90 deg angle Depress plunger Remove needle after 5 - 10 seconds

    7. Disposal of Needles Safe Clip Sharps box

    8. Prevention of cross infection Hand washing Skin Cleanliness

    9. Storage Refrigeration Storage at room temperature Expiry date

    10. Side effects and complications Bruising / bleeding at injection sites Local reaction Broken needle Needle stick injury Faulty injection technique

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