How to use your RYZODEG FlexTouch pen
Summary
TLDRThis quick guide walks users through the steps for using the FlexTouch insulin pen. It covers how to check that the pen contains the correct insulin, identify the needle type, and properly attach the needle. Users are instructed on how to prepare the pen, check for air bubbles, and select the correct dosage. The guide emphasizes the importance of correct injection technique, including keeping the needle in the skin for six seconds post-injection, and advises removing the needle after each use to prevent blockages.
Takeaways
- đ Always check the pen label to ensure Flex Touch contains the required type of insulin.
- đ§ Inspect the needle cap and paper tab to identify the needle being used.
- đ To prepare Flex Touch, attach a new needle with a simple one-twist attachment for Novo Twist, or screw on tightly for Novo Fine needles.
- đš Perform an air shot of two units to check the flow in the needle and ensure there are no blockages.
- đŻ Gently tap the pen to collect any air bubbles at the top and press the push button until the display returns to zero, ensuring a drop appears.
- âïž Set the dose selector at zero and then select the desired number of insulin units for injection.
- âïž Adjust the dose by dialing up or down as necessary on the Flex Touch pen.
- đȘ Flex Touch is easy to handle, being the only pre-filled insulin pen without a push button extension.
- đ When injecting, insert the needle into the skin and press the push button until the display returns to zero, which may be accompanied by a click or sound.
- â± After injection, leave the needle in the skin for at least six seconds to ensure full insulin delivery.
- đ©ž A drop of insulin appearing at the needle tip after removal is normal and does not affect the dose.
- đ§č Remove the needle after each injection to prevent blockages and always replace the pen cap after use.
- đĄ Store Flex Touch at room temperature for safekeeping until the next injection.
Q & A
What should you do first when preparing to use the FlexTouch pen?
-The first step is to check the pen label to ensure that it contains the correct type of insulin you need.
How can you identify the needle you are using with the FlexTouch pen?
-You can identify the needle by checking the needle cap and the paper tab.
What is the procedure for attaching a needle to the FlexTouch pen?
-To attach a needle, use the NovoTwist attachment by simply twisting it on. If you are using a NovoFine needle, screw it on straight and tightly.
Why is it important to perform an air shot before injecting with the FlexTouch pen?
-Performing an air shot of two units is important to check the flow in the needle and to remove any air bubbles.
What should you do if you see air bubbles in the FlexTouch pen?
-Gently tap the pen a few times to make the air bubbles collect at the top before pressing the push button until the display returns to zero.
How do you adjust the insulin dose on the FlexTouch pen?
-Adjust the dose by dialing the dose selector up or down to select the number of units you need to inject.
What makes the FlexTouch pen easier to handle compared to other insulin pens?
-The FlexTouch pen is easier to handle because it is the only pre-filled insulin pen without push button extension.
What should you do after injecting the insulin with the FlexTouch pen?
-After injecting, leave the needle in the skin for at least six seconds before removing it.
Is it normal for a drop of insulin to appear at the needle tip after injection?
-Yes, it is normal for a drop of insulin to appear at the needle tip after injection, and it does not affect your dose.
Why is it important to remove the needle after every injection?
-It is important to remove the needle after every injection to prevent blocked needles.
Outlines
đïž Welcome to the FlexTouch Quick Guide
This paragraph introduces the quick guide for FlexTouch, emphasizing the importance of checking the pen label to ensure it contains the correct type of insulin. It also instructs users to verify the needle cap and paper tab to identify the needle type being used.
đ Preparing the FlexTouch Pen
This section guides users through the process of preparing the FlexTouch pen for use. It explains how to attach a new needle, either using NovoTwist for a simple twist attachment or by screwing a NovoFine needle onto the pen. The paragraph also covers the steps for checking the needleâs flow with a two-unit air shot.
âïž Adjusting the Dose and Using FlexTouch
This part of the guide details how to adjust the insulin dose by dialing the pen up or down, ensuring the dose selector is set at zero before selecting the required units. It highlights the ease of use of the FlexTouch pen, which does not have a push button extension, and provides instructions on inserting the needle and administering the dose.
âł After Injection Care
The final paragraph focuses on post-injection procedures. It advises users to leave the needle in the skin for at least six seconds after injection and reassures them that a drop of insulin at the needle tip is normal. It also emphasizes the importance of removing the needle after each injection to prevent blockage and instructs on proper storage of the FlexTouch pen.
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Keywords
đĄFlexTouch
đĄInsulin
đĄNeedle Cap
đĄNovoTwist
đĄAir Shot
đĄDose Selector
đĄPush Button
đĄInjection
đĄRoom Temperature
đĄBlocked Needle
Highlights
Welcome to the quick guide for FlexTouch.
Check the pen label to ensure FlexTouch contains the insulin type you need.
Identify the needle by checking the needle cap and paper tab.
Prepare FlexTouch by attaching a new needle with NovoTwist for a simple one-twist attachment.
If using a NovoFine needle, screw it on straight and tightly onto the pen.
Check the flow in the needle with an air shot of two units.
Tap the pen gently to make air bubbles collect at the top.
Press the push button until the display returns to zero and ensure a drop appears.
Make sure the dose selector is set to zero before selecting the number of units you need to inject.
Adjust the dose by dialing up or down if necessary.
FlexTouch is easy to handle as it's the only pre-filled insulin pen without a push-button extension.
Insert the needle into your skin and press the push button until the display returns to zero; you may hear or feel a click.
After injection, leave the needle in the skin for at least six seconds.
When removing the needle from the skin, a drop of insulin at the needle tip is normal and does not affect your dose.
Remove the needle after every injection to prevent blocked needles.
Store FlexTouch at room temperature until your next injection.
Transcripts
welcome to the quick guide for Flex
touch
with checking the pen label to be sure
that Flex touch contains the type of
insulin you need
then check the needle cap and paper tab
to identify which needle you are using
to prepare Flex touch attach a new
needle with Novo twist it's a simple one
twist attachment
if using a Novo fine needle screw this
straight and tightly onto the pen
check the flow in the needle with an air
shot of two units
tap the pen gently a few times to make
any air bubbles collect at the top
press the push button until the display
returns to zero
and make sure that a drop appears
make sure that the dose selector is set
at zero and select the number of units
you need to inject
adjust the dose by dialing up or down if
necessary
Flex touch is easy to handle as this is
the only pre-filled insulin pen with no
push button extension
insert the needle into your skin
and press the push button until the
display returns to zero and you may hear
or feel a click
after injection leave the needle in the
skin for at least six seconds
when you remove the needle from the skin
a drop of insulin may appear at the
needle tip this is normal and does not
affect your dose
remove the needle after every injection
to prevent blocked needles
then put the pen cap back on and store
Flex touch at room temperature until
your next injection
thank you for watching the quick guide
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