Intramuscular drug syringes with proper doses are placed together. Oral medications are placed together. And intravenous medications in syringes are placed together. This way all the medications can be administered quickly and systematically. It is a good idea to have extra glucose ready, in case the procedure needs to be terminated quickly.
Water is needed for taking oral medications.
Insulin Injection, and IM and oral medications. Insulin is injected into the IV line. It is important to immediately write the time of insulin administration on the IV bag, to avoid any possible confusion. These medications are given approximately 5 to 18 minutes after Humalog administration, or some 10 to 20 minutes after Humulin administration. Exact timing is based on clinical observation of the patient, and the doctor's judgment based on experience.