IV Push Regular Insulin

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Mon, 08/15/2022 - 09:52
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Heather Queen
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IV Push Regular Insulin

Would anyone be willing to share your current workflow and/or policies on the administration of IV push regular insulin? Does pharmacy draw up all IV Push orders for regular insulin and dilute to "X" ml in a luer lock syringe? Do you allow the nurses on the floors to draw doses up and expect them to dilute the dose or flush after administration? Any info is appreciated! Thanks!

Heather Queen
Medication Safety Pharmacist
heatherq@fmchealth.org

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