ABSTRACT
Many exist, with differences in the timing of action onset O, peak P and duration D.
For acute use, e.g. sliding scales, inc perioperative:
• Soluble (aka normal/neutral) can be given iv (and sc as other types), e.g. Actrapid, Humulin S:
iv: O/P immediate, D 0.5 h. sc: O 0.51 h, P 24 h, D 68 h.
