× 0.2 = unit markings in a U-100 insulin syringe, dose (actual units) × 0.002 = volume (mL) in a tuberculin syringe. Dr. Segal at the Department of Pharmacy Practice, Massachusetts College of ...

However, a nurse drew 4 mL (400 units) of insulin into a 10 mL syringe and administered the dose IV. The patient became severely hypoglycemic and had to be transferred to a critical care unit for ...

Uji-Tokushukai Medical Center in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, on March 8 announced that seven doses can be taken from one vial using an insulin syringe, instead of five or six through other syringes.