ensuring the correct needles and syringes are selected for injectable meds
June 2011
Technicians are on the front lines for ensuring the correct needles and syringes are selected for injectable meds.
Selecting the right needle and syringe affects how well a drug works. For example, blood sugar can drop too low if Lantus is injected deep into the muscle instead of subcutaneously under the skin.
Make sure to dispense the right needle and syringe.
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