Abstract:Objective Our aims were to compare diabetic patients' evaluations of straight 32-and tapered 34-gauge 4-mm needles for usability and preference as well as the frequency of injection adverse events during insulin self-injection and to analyze the relationship between patients' preferences and their background characteristics including thumb force measured by manual muscle testing. Methods We enrolled 60 insulin-treated patients and measured their maximum thumb force. Patients were randomized into two groups (32… Show more
“…The total force for such ID drug administration consists of four components: 1) the force of the needle penetrating the subject's skin (18), 2) force from tissue backpressure due to injection of substance (29), 3) force from internal mechanics, e.g. in a classical syringe this only consists of friction between the plunger and housing and 4) the possibility of self-administration (44). On the other hand, needle diameter should not be too small since higher force required to inject at the same rate might cause discomfort in operators and/or pain in subjects.…”
Section: Numbers 1-15 Refer To Needle Numbers In Table Imentioning
The force assessment method and the model can be used to pinpoint needle geometry for intradermal injection devices, tuning comfort for subjects and usability for operators.
“…The total force for such ID drug administration consists of four components: 1) the force of the needle penetrating the subject's skin (18), 2) force from tissue backpressure due to injection of substance (29), 3) force from internal mechanics, e.g. in a classical syringe this only consists of friction between the plunger and housing and 4) the possibility of self-administration (44). On the other hand, needle diameter should not be too small since higher force required to inject at the same rate might cause discomfort in operators and/or pain in subjects.…”
Section: Numbers 1-15 Refer To Needle Numbers In Table Imentioning
The force assessment method and the model can be used to pinpoint needle geometry for intradermal injection devices, tuning comfort for subjects and usability for operators.
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