BD safetyglide insulin syringe with an 8 mm needle features a one-handed safety mechanism to help protect healthc Care Professionals and caregivers from accidental needl stick injuries let's review how to properly use the BD safetyglide insulin syringe with an 8 mm needle start by removing the orange safety Shield rotate the safety arm to make sure the unit scale is visible next wipe the vial with an alcohol swap pull the insulin syringe plunger down to the desired number of units you will need air in the syringe equal to the amount of insulin you will take out puncture the center of the vial at a 90° angle to avoid needle damage push the plunger down completely turn the needle and file upside down finally draw up in insulin into the syringe by pulling the plunger out to the desired unit next choose an injection site the recommended injection sites are the abdomen thigh buttock and upper arm be sure to rotate between and within sights and ensure injections are always a fingers width apart once the injection site has been selected disinfect the skin injections should be given into a lifted skin skin fold when using a BD safety Glide insulin syringe with an 8 mm needle gently lift a skin fold insert the needle at a 90° angle to the surface of the skin fold press the plunger slowly and steadily until the insulin is fully injected once injection is complete withdraw the needle from the skin while maintaining a 90 Dee angle and release the skin fold after the injection is complete immediately activate the safety mechanism by using a simple one-handed technique move the safety arm completely forward until it is fully extended and the needle tip is covered you will hear a clicking sound when the safety mechanism is activated discard the used syringe in an approved Sharps container and in accordance with applicable regulations and institutional policy e