HOW TO USE AN INSULIN PEN

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HOW TO USE AN INSULIN PEN | SKILLS DEMO

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In this video I discuss how to use an insulin pen.
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@thatnursingprof2661 3 жыл бұрын

Here is the video where I demonstrate how to use an insulin syringe: Sub Q Injections kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j6eVhKR3kr3eipc.html Here is the video where I demonstrate how to mix insulin kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jeB7aaqY18nVeIE.html

@HOMEFORD-np4lx 2 жыл бұрын

I don't like the fact they want you to WASTE very expensive insulin. In addition to pre filling the needle and making sure you put out a drop or two or three, I just turn it to the number I need and inject it. The very first use of the pen I will get the insulin to the needle because the pen has air in it for the first use only. Something else I found out is that when your pen is supposedly empty, there is still around 15 units still in it. I have a syringe that I use when the pen is supposedly empty. Funny how they want you to waste so much insulin. Just for an example, I need to usually inject 20 units 3 times a day. So that could be a waste of 3-6 or 9 drops of insulin wasted. The pen supposedly holds 300 units. It lasts me around 3 1/2 to 4 days. That would be 10-31 drops wasted. I don't know how much exactly that would be but add that to the 15 units you throw away when the supposed pen is empty. I have gotten up to 317 units out of my pens. It usually gets at least 315 units.

@maxsdad538 Жыл бұрын

At 69, I started using insulin about 2 weeks ago, and the idea of shoving a needle in me scared me more than flying over Vietnam! But I watched a ton of videos and finally just gritted my teeth and put the needle (BD Nano 4mm) on the Flex Touch pen, swabbed the alcohol wipe on my upper thigh, pressed the pen against my skin and pressed the button... I've had fly bites that hurt more. Same thing the next night when I injected it in my belly, it was like "and you were a big baby about WHAT?" It is incredible how simple and painless the whole process is. It's more uncomfortable taking blood from my finger.

@Freekygrandma 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. I’ve put off injecting myself for 2 days now since I picked up my script.

@1BSDjunkie 2 ай бұрын

Am 60 here and I took my first dose today. Wow! What a difference! Much better experience than poking my fingers to take my glucose readings! Also much better than any $500/month pill that had been prescribed to me before finally prescribing insulin. I feel so much better too after the injection too! Almost normal! 😊

@Querencias7 10 ай бұрын

EXCELLENT job! Nice, clear demo. Many thanks for your support / kindness.

@gavinfoster511 2 жыл бұрын

Another thing worthy to note is when using a new pen for the first time you may have to prime more than one time to see any insulin drops coming out.

@Bartonsrving 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. My mom just got prescribed this and I'm the one giving the shot. You helped me feel more at ease in doing this. Have a good day.

@juliasikora1293 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting these. I realized this week that I don't know how to give my mom insulin in case she has a really bad episode & can't do it herself. This made me feel so much better.

@toxclegend 2 жыл бұрын

I was recently started on insulin (3 SA, 1 LA per day) and I was thinking it was going to be confusing to do and felt nervous since i kind of have a fear of needles. I looked for tutorials and found your video and it didnt seem as confusing as i thought afterwards. Its been about 3 days and i’ve already gotten used to it! Pain free too! Thanks alot!👍

@tashcollection4637 Жыл бұрын

Can i use lantus at night and metforming in the morning

@dianestraker8703 2 ай бұрын

I am taking care of a diabetic patient who may nedd to start taking insulin from this month so i came to youtube to see how insulin should be given and your video was very helpful.thank u

@GLedesma 2 жыл бұрын

My son fell ill with KDA this weekend, and has to come off the pump. It has been a while since I gave him insulin via kwikpen, and this refresher was just what i was looking for. I'm monitoring him overnight, and I have the humlog ready with! Thank you for making this video, you might just have saved a life

@thatnursingprof2661 2 жыл бұрын

Hope he gets well soon 🙏

@MsAmelia65 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. Doing my first shot tonight and was nervous, forgetting what they told me at the doctor! Feel more confident now! 💗

@RichardDeFord 2 жыл бұрын

As a hospital chaplain that just got prescribed one of these, thank you for your tutorial. Very helpful.

@umesh-gu5ox 13 күн бұрын

Very nice informative video on insulin technique.

@panickedjerzeegrl7622 Жыл бұрын

I think for those watching that may not be professionals like us, you should’ve added a quick description of where they can inject…what areas of the body are sub-q. Just my thoughts. Thanks for the video.

@thatnursingprof2661 Жыл бұрын

Ok can do

@ursulashuler6663 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making me find the needle.For the life of me i couldn’t 😂😂😂this was very detailed.Thank you

@LA-xn5sc 3 жыл бұрын

I just learned this last week! + subq injections! I will definitely check out the subq injections!!! Thank you!

@goffredo29 Жыл бұрын

Wondering about why they don't mention counting to, say, ten to make sure all the medication has gotten through the needle.

@davidspivey1764 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video…starting my treatment today and I do appreciate your tips!

@itsmhe18 Жыл бұрын

You are awesome thanks much for sharing all your videos, it helps me a lot doing my clinical.

@bookb4309 3 жыл бұрын

Hai, it's very nice and I learn new in daily succuss fully...I like your demo sis

@wmdc12666 2 жыл бұрын

This is very helpful ! Thank you so much for posting!

@Lovely24 2 ай бұрын

Very informative

@44bett 2 жыл бұрын

Very good presentation - thank you.

@mariag6633 Жыл бұрын

I was trained to administer these injections however we are not required to have second person verify the dose.

@stephennonato689 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Very informative.♥️

@ralphnava5342 Жыл бұрын

Thanks...youve been very helpful ...

@deborabickel5434 2 жыл бұрын

Question - do you have to prime the pen before each injection or just the first time the pen is used?

@thatnursingprof2661 2 жыл бұрын

You have to prime it each time because you use a new needle each time.

@user-dj4gz1bh9u Жыл бұрын

Excellent

@notjessanyone 3 жыл бұрын

I love your vids! Thank you!

@jaysong267 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!

@user-mh8tf6qw7u Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much😊

@debralucas4699 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. A nurse in the Dr office showed me how to use the pen. She showed me wrong. She didn’t tell me that after I screwed the needle on that I was to remove the clear cover or the green sheath. My blood sugars hadn’t gone down in a week so I looked up your tutorial and soon realized I haven’t been getting doses when pressing the injector as both covers were on the needle. I’m so pissed off. I even called the Dr office because my blood sugars were still so high after injecting myself. Nor did the nurse tell me to use alcohol swabs. I even asked. Of course the Dr office never called me back. WTH??

@thatnursingprof2661 Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry that happened to you. But good for you for advocating for your health.

@mangnardz Жыл бұрын

Too bad can you give the nurse location ? im gonna give her dose of her own med😡

@veronicaduff4115 2 ай бұрын

Where's the needle? Does it come in the same box as insulin pen

@Diana-gq4qr 7 ай бұрын

What if the needle cap will not come off ?

@thatnursingprof2661 7 ай бұрын

Best to try a new one so you don't poke yourself struggling with it.

@Diana-gq4qr 7 ай бұрын

@@thatnursingprof2661Thanks so much. ❤️

@misswolflover789 3 жыл бұрын

The facilities I been too, do not expose the needle at all they keep it in the container and are injecting it that way is it a different pen they are using then

@rachel3142 3 жыл бұрын

Can you unpinch after the needle is inserted or do you keep it pinched the whole time

@thatnursingprof2661 3 жыл бұрын

Keep it pinched the entire time the needle is in.

@ColetteGibson 2 ай бұрын

My doctor prescribed 90 units and only have Novolog 70/30 pens: do I have to use 2 pens? 6:01

@laibahhussain3518 Жыл бұрын

Hi is it painful then dose it hurt

@agmaviana4219 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect

@jasdipkahlon7002 2 жыл бұрын

Do you that the part That you removed can cause needle stick injury. I removed the syringe and accidentally stick the needle. I am shaking about part 3:54

@juliantavernini6840 Жыл бұрын

Thx no good videos in german thx so much

@ratchizmishra574 Жыл бұрын

😘😘😘 thankyou

@palms45verse1 6 ай бұрын

How do you know when they are empty

@thatnursingprof2661 6 ай бұрын

When you can't turn the dial anymore

@pancho.quezada92 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE YOU ❤

@Martian-Motif 2 жыл бұрын

How often do the needles need to be replaced? Is it like a new needle every time?

@thatnursingprof2661 2 жыл бұрын

Yes a new needle every time.

@nwalker8866 Жыл бұрын

Most patients prefer the insulin pen... folks that have used insulin syringes for years likely prefer such.

@dorothyedelkind 2 жыл бұрын

If you have to use 60 units. Do you. Dial it all the way to 60? Seems like too much in pen> thank you

@thatnursingprof2661 2 жыл бұрын

They make different size pens just like they make different size syringes

@XER239 5 ай бұрын

do you prime it before each use?

@thatnursingprof2661 5 ай бұрын

yes

@chrisgurl3043 Жыл бұрын

I noticed in the video that some of the fluid was still there when the pen was removed. Is that normal?

@thatnursingprof2661 Жыл бұрын

That's because its not a real person

@crystalmora9441 Жыл бұрын

Why do some nurses take a syringe and draw from the pen? I seen this done several times. And one nurse even used a TB syringe.

@thatnursingprof2661 Жыл бұрын

🤔 I have never seen that

@crystalmora9441 Жыл бұрын

@@thatnursingprof2661 We learned in school to never do this. It's wrong....i know. That's probably why you never seen it lol. Thanks for replying. I watched your videos all throughout school and they have helped me with nursing school exams. Now I am taking my NCLEX soon!! Thanks for all you do!❤❤❤

@thatnursingprof2661 Жыл бұрын

@@crystalmora9441 Good luck