Glucagon Injection Kit

Steps

1. Wash your hands, put on gloves and check the 5 rights
2. Gather the needed supplies; including the medication and follow the steps in the EAP
3. Check the 5 rights again and put on gloves
4. 4. Position the student in the recovery position on their side
5. Follow the glucagon kit instructions for the individual student
6. Flip the cap from the bottle of inactive glucagon powder and wipe the rubber stopper with an alcohol pad
7. Carefully remove the needle protector from the syringe
8. Inject the entire contents of the syringe into the bottle of glucagon powder
9. Flip the bottle up with on hand on the bottle and the other on the syringe, held together
10. Gently swirl the liquid until the powder dissolves and is clear (do not use unless the solution is clear and water-like consistency)
11. Pull back gently on the plunger and withdraw the prescribed dose in the syringe per the MAR
12. Wipe the injection site with an alcohol pad(buttocks, upper arms, or thigh)
13. Insert the needle into the loose tissue the cleansed injection site and inject the glucagon solution as prescribed
14. Withdraw the needle and apply light pressure at the injection site with a gauzepad
15. Retract the needle guard (if applicable)and place the needle in a red sharp’scontainer
16. Keep the student in the recovery position and stay with the student
17. Feed the student as soon as he or she is awake and is able to swallow by giving a quick sugar and long acting sugar source or as directed by the student’s emergency action plan
18. Follow the instructions in the EAP if the student is not conscious (there might be a requirement for a second dose)
19. Remove gloves and wash your hands
20. Communicate with the school nurse
21. Ensure the delegatee has demonstrated competency with the school nurse on the 6th right of delegation with all delegated care: documentation