Compression gently increases tension, limiting the extent of the intramuscular hematoma. In addition, the position of flexion stretches the muscle, which increases tension and also facilitates drainage of the edematous fluid from the region.
PURGING PROCEDURES: 1  Retract the injection unit. 2  Check to see that temperatures are correct for MAGNA PURGEÂ® grade being used. 3  Thoroughly clean hopper and feed throat and all hoses if going to a new resin or color change. 4  Load one to two times the barrel capacity of MAGNA PURGEÂ® into the hopper. 5  With the screw in a forward position, increase the ...
How to Mix Insulin. Purpose of mixing insulin: To prevent having to give the patient two separate injections (hence better for the patient). Most commonly ordered insulin that are mixed: NPH (intermediate-acting) and Regular insulin (short-acting). 1  Never mix Insulin Glargine âLantusâ with any other type of insulin.  Administer the dose within 5 to 15 minutes after drawing up because the regular insulin binds to the NPH and this decreases its action.