Forum for Injection Technique 2.0 Addendum 1: Insulin use in indoor settings

Indian J Endocrinol Metab. 2016 Nov-Dec;20(6):863-865. doi: 10.4103/2230-8210.192918.

Abstract

Insulin is a frequently used drug in the indoor setting. Comprehensive recommendations for best practice in insulin injection technique have been published by the forum for injection technique (FIT), India. This addendum focuses on insulin use in indoor settings, and complements the FIT 2.0 recommendations. It discusses insulin use and disposal in critical care and noncritical care settings. It also highlights the need to ensure continuing nursing and medical education, and frame insulin policies for such use.

Keywords: Hospital; insulin; insulin disposal; intravenous insulin; nursing care; subcutaneous insulin.