Impact of a modified needle tip geometry on penetration force as well as acceptability, preference, and perceived pain in subjects with diabetes.
- Authors
- Type
- Published Article
- Journal
- Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2012
- Volume
- 6
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 328–335
- Identifiers
- PMID: 22538142
- Source
- Medline
- License
- Unknown
Abstract
Needle tip geometry affects penetration force. When blinded, patients did not distinguish differences in PN tip geometry with fine-gauge PN insertions. A 5-bevel needle tip is perceived as less painful and is preferred by subjects following home use for usual injections. Similar results occurred when patients were informed that they were using a needle with a modified tip.
