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Watch this video on How To Use an Epi-Pen

Symptoms of anaphylaxis include:
*Swelling of lips, tongue, uvula
*Shortness of breath, wheezing, stridor, difficulty breathing/choking
*Chest tightness
*Hives, rash, itchy skin
*Skin flushing (redness) or pale skin.
*Dizziness, syncope (fainting)
*Nausea, vomiting
*Stomach pain
*Confusion
*Incontinence
*Weak, rapid pulse

*Many people with severe allergies also report a “sense of doom” as their body begins reacting to an allergen, whether it’s a certain food, an insect bite, medication or another trigger. This feeling may start before symptoms become visible.

Epinephrine Auto Injector/EpiPen
*Used to reverse symptoms of anaphylaxis
*Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening. Take signs of anaphylaxis seriously, error on the side of caution
*ALWAYS CALL 911* and then notify UHS and parents/guardians of child
*There are different versions of auto injectors so please follow directions on the device you are using.
*Please use caution to not inject yourself in the hand instead of the patient's leg!
*You do not have to remove pants before injecting
*Auto injectors should always be kept in pairs in case 1 doesn’t work or if the patient needs a second dose
*If symptoms worse or do not improve after the first dose, a second dose can be given 5-15 minutes after the first

ASTHMA:

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the lungs
Common symptoms include, wheezing, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, decreased ability to exercise
During an asthma attack, children have rescue inhalers that have specific administration instructions
If you notice a child is having trouble breathing or they report trouble, please call RN and administer inhaler, have the child rest until they are assessed.

FIRST AID:

Please always call or bring the child to RN if you are ever questioning an injury
Protect yourself and the child by wearing gloves whenever dealing with bleeding wounds
For minor scrapes and cuts, try to clean the area with soap and water and put a band-aid on the area.
Any head injury, please bring child to RN (or call RN to activity) for assessment

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