1 / 10

ANAPHYLAXIS

ANAPHYLAXIS. Life-Threatening Allergies. Allergic Reactions. Types of life-threatening allergies usually seen in students :. Insects, Bees Latex or Rubber. Peanuts and Tree Nuts. Foods. Latex Allergies.

shaman
Download Presentation

ANAPHYLAXIS

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. ANAPHYLAXIS Life-Threatening Allergies

  2. Allergic Reactions Types of life-threatening allergies usually seen in students: • Insects, Bees • Latex or Rubber • Peanuts and Tree Nuts • Foods

  3. Latex Allergies • Some special needs students, such as those with spina bifida, have latex precautions or allergies. Items that may contain latex (rubber) in the classroom include: • Gloves • Toys • Pencil Erasers • Balloons • Be sure to use non-latex gloves and avoid these items in the classroom.

  4. Nut and Peanut Allergies • Students can be allergic to only tree nuts (almonds, walnuts, etc) and OK to eat peanuts. • Some students can be allergic to only peanuts and OK to eat tree nuts. • Items that contain nuts are not always obvious. If there is any question, substitute the questionable food item with a known “safe” replacement. • The student’s specific allergies will be identified in the health care plan.

  5. Anaphylaxis • When the allergic reaction is life-threatening it is called ANAPHYLAXIS. • Students with Anaphylaxis should have a health care plan prepared by the school nurse. • Teachers with students with Anaphylaxis should be familiar with the care plan and emergency actions necessary.

  6. Anaphylaxis Symptoms • Throat “closing off” • Rapid onset • Sweating • Weakness • Feelings of apprehension • Tingling in mouth, face, or throat • Itching • Wheezing • Shallow respirations • Loss of consciousness

  7. What is an “Epi-pen”? • Many people with Anaphylaxis carry an “epi-pen” with them at all times. • An “Epi-pen” contains a single dose of epinephrine (adrenalin) that when given, will open the airways for approximately 15 minutes and allow them to breathe. • This is only temporary relief. You must also call 911 when a student has an Anaphylaxis reaction.

  8. How To Use An Epi-Pen • Remove safety cap when ready to use. • Place black tip on thigh at right angle to leg. You do not need to remove the clothing. • Press hard, through the clothing, into the thigh until you hear a click. • Hold for 10 seconds against thigh.

  9. Epi-Pen Use • Massage injection area for 10 seconds. • Call 911 immediately • Put Epi-Pen back into its yellow tubing to send with the student when EMS arrives. • Note the time you used the epi-pen. • Be prepared to initiate CPR if breathing stops. Call 911 immediately

  10. Be Prepared • Know your student’s specific health concerns. • Review and be familiar with the health care plan. • Call your school nurse with questions. • Know where the epi-pen is to be stored: carried by student or kept with other medications in the school office.

More Related