2018
DOI: 10.2337/db18-1304-p
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Inpatient Use of Insulin Pens—Eliminating Risk for Inappropriate Use of Pen on More than One Patient

Abstract: Use of insulin pens for inpatient insulin administration is accurate and safe. However, if the pen is used on more than one patient, there is potential risk of infection with pathogens including hepatitis viruses and HIV. Rapid-acting insulin (RAI) is a time-critical medication, both for correctional and nutritional doses. Many hospitals using insulin pens choose to dispense them with a patient specific ID barcode from the pharmacy. This workflow ensures the correct patient ID for scanning, yet it may result i… Show more

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