IV regular insulin for hyperkalemia for children's hospitals

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Jennifer Bonvechio
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IV regular insulin for hyperkalemia for children's hospitals

To add on to the previous forum topic, please provide
feedback on how children's hospitals are handling this situation as the IV insulin luer-compatible syringe is not able to measure small doses that could be needed (i.e. 0.4 units of insulin).

Please comment on your process for both inpatient areas with
24hr pharmacy access and for hospitals/facilities with campuses that have limited pharmacy hours.

Jenn

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