Any delegate administering an EpiPen injection must receive child specific training. The delegate...
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Any delegate administering an EpiPen injection must receive child specific training. The delegate must be willing to assume the responsibility. The delegate
Any delegate administering an EpiPen injection must receive
child specific training. The delegate must be willing to assume the
responsibility. The delegate must be willing to learn the procedure
for treating anaphylaxis. The delegate must be checked for
competency by the school nurse utilizing the Epi Training Form The
delegate should secure a CPR Providers course completion card
issued by American Red Cross but this is not required.
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ANAPHYLAXIS It is a rapid, severe allergic reaction that occurs
when a person is exposed to an allergen, often triggered by bees or
other insects, food, including Peanuts, other nuts, milk,
shellfish, latex, and others. Initial symptoms: hives, swelling of
lips, throat, tongue, wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing,
hoarseness, nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps. If symptoms left
untreated the situation may become life threatening.
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ALLERGIC REACTIONS FOODSENVIRONMENTALBEESASTHMA
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RECOGNIZE THE PROBLEM CALL FOR ASSISTANCE NURSE OR DELEGATE
OBTAIN EPI-PEN-FROM DESIGNATED LOCATION ADMINISTER EPI-PEN PER IHCP
CALL 911 STAY WITH VICTIM KEEP EMPTY EPI-PEN TO GIVE TO FIRST AIDE
RESPONDER NOTIFY THE PARENT TREATMENT OF ANAPHYLAXIS
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WHERE SHOULD THE EPI-PEN BE? Self medication policy and form
must be on file in order for a student to carry their own Epi
Pen.
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At most of the Toms River Schools, Epi-Pens are kept in both
the nurses offices and in a designated safe spot, convenient for
all designees. ALWAYS KNOW WHERE YOUR PENS ARE!!!!
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EPI PEN TRAINING Review concepts and procedures for Standard
Precautions Review definition of anaphylaxis: signs and symptoms
Act according to steps listed in IHCP Thoroughly check that the
medication is the right medication for the right student Check for
the expiration date of the Epi Pen to be injected
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STEPS TO USE THE SYRINGE 1.Hold black tip near outer thigh
(always apply to thigh) The needle will go through clothing. 2.Pull
off gray activation cap 3.Swing and jab firmly into thigh until
Auto-injector functions. Hold in place to count of 10. Massage the
injection area for 10 seconds. 4.Save syringe to take to ED.
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Review the steps Remove Gray activation cap Black tip to be
placed against thigh Hold black tip against thigh for the count of
10 and then massage for the Count of 10. Save auto injector to
accompany student to hospital. Did you call 9-1-1???? Did you
notify the parent???
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Designee Requirements Must be a willing volunteer Must have
received training from the school nurse annually and as necessary
Epinephrine Auto-Injection Training Form must be signed by the
delegate and school nurse Designee must review the signs and
symptoms for each individual they are responsible for
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References: The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
http://www.foodallergy.org/downloads.html