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How to Administer Glucagon

Trained Personnel If the student is transported by bus, a school employee must accompany and be trained on the proper administration of glucagon in case of an emergency.

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How to Administer Glucagon

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  1. Trained Personnel If the student is transported by bus, a school employee must accompany and be trained on the proper administration of glucagon in case of an emergency. KBN 2014

  2. When is Glucagon needed?When the student is unable to swallow, or unconscious!Check the blood sugar.The parameters for administering glucagon will be noted in the DMMP. KBN 2014

  3. How to Administer Glucagon:Each glucagon kit contains pictorial instructions on administering.Administer glucagon into the thigh, arm, or buttock. KBN 2014

  4. Have someone call 9-1-1.Open kit.Remove the flip top seal from vial.Remove needle protector from syringe. How to Administer Glucagon KBN 2014

  5. How to Administer Slowly inject all sterile water from syringe into vial of powder.Gently swirl vial (don’t shake) until solution is clear.Withdraw all solution into syringe. Be careful when pulling back on syringe. KBN 2014

  6. How to Administer Turn student on their side.Insert needle at straight (90 degree angle)into the arm or the outer thigh.Withdraw needle and apply light pressure to the site. KBN 2014

  7. Place used needle back in kit close lid. DO NOT RECAP NEEDLE!Give the used glucagon kit to EMS personnel when they arrive. How to Administer KBN 2014

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