EpiPen, Injected adrenalin, emergency treatment anaphylaxis

“EpiPen” is the name for an adrenalin auto-injector.
Injected adrenalin is the best emergency treatment of an anaphylactic reaction.
A quick effective easy way to give this emergency treatment is by using an EpiPen auto-injector.

Anaphylaxis e-training

For EpiPen traing – see this link: http://etraining.allergy.org.au/

Who needs an EpiPen?

You should be prescribed an EpiPen if:

You have previously had a life-threatening anaphylaxis
You have ”difficult to control” asthma and severe IgE food allergy.
You have allergy is to nuts or peanuts with a big skin-prick-test (15 mm or more)
You live a long way from emergency medical care
Your child weights more than 10 kg

With weight 10-20 kg, prescribe EpiPen Junior.

With weight over 20 kg, prescribe EpiPen.

Your EpiPen needs to be kept away from extreme temperatures and direct sunlight, to protect against drug degradation.

What to do after an EpiPen shot?

After adrenaline injection, you should seek emergency care promptly.

Call 111 in Australia and New Zealand.
A second dose is required for anaphylaxis in up to 35% of cases. It may be repeated 5 to 20 minutes after the initial dose.
Watch out for possible transient adverse tremor, anxiety, and palpitations associated with adrenalin injection.

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