High-Dose insulin for CCB or BB overdose

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Thu, 12/09/2021 - 15:01

Jaime L Gray

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High-Dose insulin for CCB or BB overdose

Hi, our institution is discussing utilizing concentrated insulin 4,000units/250mL (16units/mL) for Toxicology (CCB/BB Overdose). We batch all of our regular insulin bags (100units/100mL). For institutions that have implemented the concentrated insulin, what safety precautions have you put into place to ensure pharmacy preparation & dispesning workflows are optimized to prevent confusion between the two concentrations? Switching to premade insulin infusions is not an option currently.

Thanks!
Jaime

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