Glucagon

(GlucaGen Hypokit)

Administration guide:

• Confirm hypoglycaemia (low BM) and patient unable to consume orally

• Confirm seal on orange box is not broken, and drug is in date

• Using alcohol prep wipe, clean injection site (typically upper aspect of Humerus, below humeral head)

• Twist orange box to break seal

• Remove orange cap from glass vial and place on hard, flat surface

• Unsheath needle on pre-filled syringe and insert into bung on top of glass vial

• Inject contents of syringe into glass vial and gently shake or spin to mix liquid and powder

• Once all powder is dissolved, withdraw needle into viewing window (small cut-out in collar of vial)

• Draw up all contents of glass vial into syringe, ensuring no powder remains

• Warn patient of a 'sharp scratch' and inject needle into muscle at prepared site, perpendicular to skin, at least 3/4 depth of needle

• Withdraw plunger slightly to ensure no blood is present. If blood is present, withdraw fully and re-attempt

• Slowly but firmly push plunger and inject all contents of syringe 

• Withdraw needle and gently massage injection site to disperse drug

• Place all sharps into sharps bins as soon as practicable. Do not hand sharps to other people.

*WHEN IN DOUBT, ASK!* Do not perform tasks you are not trained to, or are not comfortable performing. Use this as a guide and follow instructions and guidance provided during  your training.