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. 2016 Oct 12;9:361–369. doi: 10.2147/MDER.S113752

Table 2.

Tasks performed for injection

Get ready 1. Let autoinjector come to room temperature for
30 minutes after taking out of refrigerator
2. Inspect the autoinjector to ensure:
 a. solution does not look cloudy or discolored orcontain small specks
 b. it is not damaged or past expiration date
3. Choose injection site (thigh, abdomen, back of arm)
Inject 4. Make sure lock is in lock position
5. Twist off cap
6. Place clear base flat against skin
7. Unlock device
8. Press injection button and hold for 10 seconds
Finish 9. Dispose