Glucagon Auto-Injector Skills

Table of Contents

Steps

  1. Wash your hands, put on gloves and check the 5 rights
  2. Gather the needed supplies and follow the EAP
  3. Have the student lay on their side if conscious (If the student is unconscious, roll the student to the recovery position on their side)
  4. Check the 5 rights again
  5. Expose the injection site: upper left or right arm, stomach, right or left thigh
  6. Pull the red cap off of the emergency medication pen
  7. Push the yellow end down onto the skin firmly and hold for 5 seconds (The window of the pen will turn red when all the medication is administered)
  8. Keep the student on their side in the recovery position
  9. Dispose of the pen in a red sharp container (unless otherwise indicated in the student’s EAP)
  10. Remove your gloves and wash your hands
  11. Stay with the student
  12. Follow the EAP steps in addition to safe emergency medication administration
  13. Communicate with the school nurse
  14. Ensure the delegatee has demonstrated competency with the school nurse on the 6th right of delegation with all delegated care: documentation.