ALLERGIC REACTION (ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK) CALL 9(911)
Symptoms: throat “closing off”, rapid onset, weakness, collapse, shallow respirations, tingling or itching in mouth, face or throat
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Ask person if they have an Epi-Pen on them; else get one from school nurse.
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If person is able to administer Epi-Pen themselves, they should do so.
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If person has asthma attack, use inhaler as well.
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REMEMBER - HOLD PEN TO THIGH FOR 10 SEC !
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Remove Epi-Pen from plastic case.
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Remove safety cap (usually colored plastic).
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Place tip (or swing and hit) on thigh at right angle to leg – can go thru clothes.
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Press hard until you hear a click.
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HOLD FOR A COUNT OF 10 SECONDS !
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MASSAGE THE INJECTION AREA FOR A MINUTE.
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Put Epi-Pen back into its tube and send with paramedics.
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Try to prop person up – this aids breathing.
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Calm and reassure person.
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BE PREPARED TO INITIATE CPR IF BREATHING STOPS!
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Assign someone to wait at front entrance to lead EMTs to room.