Skills Day: Use of Insulin Pen, Epi-Pen and Bristojet Syringe
Insulin Pen
A device used to inject insulin, that comes pre-filled and is mainly used for people with type 1 diabetes
Injection Sites:
Injection Sites
Demo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VScKG3AbDk8
Demonstration
Epi-Pen
- Automatic injection device pre-filled with epinephrine that is used at the first sight of a serious allergic reaction
- To be injected in the thigh
Signs of Serious Allergic Reaction
Example 1
Allergic Reaction
- closing of airways
- wheezing
- hives
- itching
- swelling
- skin redness
- fast heartbeat
- weak pulse
Things to Remember
Things to Remember
- keep with you at all times
- single dose pens
- call 911 or go to hospital after use
- store at room temperature
Demo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBvdO9a9NTQ
Demonstration
Bristojet Syringe
- Pre-filled syringe to be injected into the patients IV line
- used during emergency code
Bristojet Syringe
Demo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zn6ZJnzXr3I
Demonstration
True or false:
After using an epi-pen, I no longer have to go to the hospital.
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What locations should be used for an insulin injection?
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When is a Bristojet syringe used?
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How long should you keep the needle injected for both an insulin pen and epi-pen?
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