4. How to prime Lantus SoloStar Lantus SoloStar should be primed before each use, this is sometimes called a safety test. This should be done to remove any bubbles, to ensure that the pen is working properly and that the device can administer the dose of insulin required. ...
The nurse administers the IV insulin and monitorsthe patient’s sugar levels with measurements at set intervals. The dosage is continually adjusted (titrated) based on the patient’s sugar levels. The patient is weaned from intravenous insulin at the appropriate time. ...