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Guidelines for the Management of a Life-Threatening Allergic Reaction:

Guidelines for the Management of a Life-Threatening Allergic Reaction:. ADMINISTRATION OF EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTOR:. TRAINING PROGRAM PART 1:. NURSING OBJECTIVES: . To comply with D.O.E Health Services Policy and Procedural Requirements. To provide staff training by:

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Guidelines for the Management of a Life-Threatening Allergic Reaction:

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  1. Guidelines for the Management of a Life-Threatening Allergic Reaction:

  2. ADMINISTRATION OF EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTOR: • TRAINING PROGRAM PART 1:

  3. NURSING OBJECTIVES: • To comply with D.O.E Health Services Policy and Procedural Requirements. • To provide staff training by: * Educating staff in recognizing symptoms related to anaphylaxis. * Instruct staff in proper method of administering epinephrine auto-injector in the event of a life- threatening allergic reaction. * Specific!!! ONLY to those students who carry an epinephrine auto-injector for self administration.

  4. HOW ARE YOU AFFECTED BY THIS LAW…..?????? • ALL SCHOOL SPONSORED FUNCTIONS which includes: • Athletics • After school activities such as clubs • Field Trips

  5. Because… • All staff members should be aware of students “under their supervision” who may require administration of epinephrine. • And……be prepared to take action.

  6. Before we start…DEFINITIONS: • Anaphylaxis – “life-threatening allergic reaction” • Epinephrine/adrenaline • Auto-injector • Designee/delegate

  7. What causes an allergic reaction????

  8. TYPICAL ALLERGENS

  9. WHAT HAPPENS TO THE ALLERGIC STUDENT • Symptoms vary from: Mild to moderate to the severe, life threatening reactions….

  10. MILD ALLERGIC REACTIONS INCLUDE: Mouth:itchy, tingling Skin:hives, rash, swelling Stomach/Gut:ache, nauseous General:chills, fatigue

  11. ALLERGIC REACTION PRESENTING ON SKIN

  12. SWOLLEN ARM FROM INSECT BITE

  13. AS SYMPTOMS DEVELOP= WHAT TO EXPECT • Mouth • Skin • Stomach/Gut • General feeling • Heart • Lungs

  14. HOW TO HELP… SOMEONE HAVING A SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION

  15. First…..RELAX…… • AND BREATH!!!!!

  16. INITIAL AND IMMEDIATE ACTION: • Do not hesitate! • Call 9-1-1 … or have someone call for you. • Student must ALWAYS be transported to Emergency Room, even if symptoms subside.

  17. HOW TO ADMINISTER THE EPINEPHRINE INJECTOR… • IN A FEW EASY STEPS…..

  18. Epinephrine 2 - pak • Jr. pak – less than 66 pounds • Adult pak – over 66 pounds

  19. PREPARING TO ADMINISTER EPINEPHRINE:

  20. PULL OFF GRAY CAP

  21. PRESS BLACK TIP TO OUTER THIGH AND PRESS UNTIL YOU HEAR A “CLICK” SOUND. HOLD 20-30 SECONDS.

  22. MASSAGE INJECTION SITE FOR 10 SECONDS Continue monitoring student Student must be transported to hospital

  23. DISPOSAL OF INJECTOR • GIVE USED INJECTOR TO FIRST – AID OR EMS PERSONNEL FOR DISPOSAL

  24. WHY BECOME A DESIGNEE??? • TO HOPEFULLY SAFE A LIFE………………..

  25. THE NURSES FEEL SO ALONE………

  26. AND WE NEED YOU TO BE PART OF OUR TEAM!!!!!!

  27. How to become a designee: • JUST 10 MORE MINUTES OF TRAINING TO INCLUDE: • Review of epinephrine administration process. • Demonstration of demo epinephrine administration. • Return demo demonstration. • It’s that easy because…………………….

  28. YOU JUST COMPLETED PART 1!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!! DONATING 10 MORE MINUTES TO COMPLETE PART 2 OF THIS TRAINING ENABLES YOU TO BECOME ONE OF OUR DESIGNEE!!!

  29. THANK YOU!!!

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