Does an institution-wide policy regarding the use of needle-free jet injectors (specifically the use of jet local anesthesia) need to be instituted?
Absolutely, an institution-wide policy on the use of needle-free jet injectors (specifically addressing the use of jet local anesthesia) should be developed and approved by the medical staff. The policy should provide detailed information regarding the use of the injectors – identifying specific patient procedures for using the injector, etc. In addition, patient safety policy and procedures must be developed for filling the injectors – i.e., in the hospital pharmacy or on the clinical nursing unit.
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