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Severe Allergies
byABSS School Nurses
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Severe AllergiesEpiPen Administration■ This program has been designed for the
school staff member who is willing to administer an EpiPen in the event that a student has a life-threatening allergic reaction.
■ The staff member must complete the ABSS Connect with Kids Severe Allergies Epipen Training
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You may feel like this now…
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But after this program, you’ll feel like this…
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Your objectives are:
■ Accurately recognize warning signs of allergic emergency
■ Accurately identify students for whom epinephrine is prescribed
■ Accurately read and interpret the student’s Emergency Medical Plan (EMP)
■ Correctly follow directions on the student’s EMP
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ALAMANCE BURLINGTON SCHOOL SYSTEM EMERGENCY MEDICAL PLAN - ALLERGIC REACTION
Name: ____________________________________________________ DOB: ____________ Bus___ Car___ After School ___ Year:__________ Grade/Teacher:______________________________________________ Parent:_____________________________ Phone:__________________ Other Emergency Contacts:_____________Phone:_________________ ___________________________________________________________
LIFE THREATENING ALLERGY TO:________________________________________ Epipen at School: Y___ N___ Oral Med at School: Y___ N ___ Location of medication(s): Student carries ____ Classroom ____ Front office ____ Please select following symptoms: Mild Symptoms: ___ Itchy, runny nose ___ Itchy Mouth ___ Few Hives/Mild Itching ___ Sneezing ____ Nausea ___ Abdominal Pain SEVERE SIGNS & SYMPTOMS – GIVE EPIPEN & CALL EMS! ___ Short of breath ___ Wheezing ___ Repetitive cough/clearing throat ___ Dizzy ___ Pale/bluish color ___ Tight Throat ___ Face Swelling ___ Diarrhea ___ Cramps ___Throat/Tongue Swelling ___ Severe Vomiting ___ Confusion
INTERVENTIONS: Adult must stay with student ● Notify school nurse and/or 1st Responders ● If Oral Medication ordered give first unless symptoms are severe ● Give Epinephrine if severe signs and symptoms are present ● Call 911 if Epipen is given ● Allow student to lay down If stung remove stinger if able, apply cool
compress and elevate ● Monitor breathing until emergency personnel arrive ● Repeat Epipen if symptoms worsen or do not improve within 5 minutes
Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________________________ Date: _______
School Nurse Signature: ____________________________________ Date:_________
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Objectives continued…
■ Accurately read the epinephrine (EpiPen) label and follow directions from the label
■ Administer epinephrine by auto-injector■ Safely handle epinephrine in auto-injector■ Accurately describe the school’s plan for
responding to life-threatening allergic emergencies
■ Access resources appropriately, including emergency medical services, school nurse, physician, and parents
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Epinephrine is the treatment of of choice for allergic reactions…
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Epinephrine…
■ It quickly constricts blood vessels, raising blood pressure
■ It relaxes smooth muscles in the lungs to improve breathing
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Epinephrine continued…
■ It stimulates the heart beat
■ It works to reverse the hives and swelling around the face and lips
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How is epinephrine stored?
■ Stable at room temperature until the marked expiration date– Do not freeze, refrigerate, or expose to
extreme heat or sunlight…it will cause it to oxidize and go bad..and turn brown.
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How is epinephrine handled?■ Before using, make sure solution is
clear and colorless ■ Accidental injection into the hands or
feet may result in loss of blood flow to the affected area and will require immediate treatment in the Emergency Department (ED)
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How is epinephrine handled?
■ After using epinephrine, the auto-injector should be placed in an impermeable container and given to EMS personnel to take to the ED.
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The 6 “RIGHTS” of epinephrine/medication administration…-Right student-Right medication-Right dose-Right route-Right time-Right documentation
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Right student…
■ Identify the student with the known allergy.
–Introduce yourself personally to the student prior to allergen exposure
–Explain to the student that you will assist him/her with an EpiPen in the event of an allergen exposure.
■ The student should be able to identify you as a resource in the event of allergen exposure.
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Right medication…
■ Epinephrine is available in an auto injector called an EpiPen
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Right dose…■ An EpiPen comes in TWO different
doses:– EpiPen 0.3 mg (over approx.66 lbs.)
– EpiPen Jr. 0.15 mg (under approx 66 lbs.)
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Right route…
■ The EpiPen is administered into the large outer thigh muscles
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Right time…
■ Based on student’s symptoms and EMP
e.g., hives spreading over the body, wheezing, difficulty swallowing or breathing, swelling in face or neck, tingling or swelling of tongue, vomiting, signs of shock, such as extreme paleness/gray color, clammy skin, loss of consciousness, or any other child-specific known symptom.
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Right documentation...
● Document administration AFTER giving the ordered medication.
● Chart the time, route, and any other specific information as necessary.
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Right documentation...
● Document on student Medication Log provided by school nurse
● Documentation should include time medication was given
● Dose (1 injection) ● Initials of person giving medication. ● Make sure you sign the bottom of the
log
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Steps in EpiPen administration…Breathe…
1. Form fist around autoinjector (black tip down)2. With your other hand, pull off gray cap.3. Hold black tip near outer thigh4. Swing and jab firmly into outer thigh so
auto-injector is perpendicular (at 90 degree angle) to thigh.
5. Hold firmly in thigh for 3 seconds.1 Mississippi 2 Mississippi 3 Mississippi6. Have student sit upright in chair or lay on left/right
side until 911 arrives.
Call for HELP! 911
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Epipen Side Effects
After administering an epipen, the student may feel anxious or jittery.
The student may also become nauseous and vomit.
Please have student sit upright in chair or lay down on right or left side in case the student gets sick.
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A quick review…■ Case study
■ You are the teacher in charge of a class you have just taken outside for a math problem. It’s spring and the flowers are blooming and the bees, unbeknownst to you, are buzzing. You have a child with a known bee allergy requiring immediate EpiPen administration if stung. The unthinkable happens…
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■ What are the steps you would take?
-Have student sit or lie down and administer the Epi-pen immediately
-DO NOT leave student unattended
-Have someone call 911
-Make sure someone notifies the front office, administration and first responders to help direct EMS upon arrival
-Keep student warm, reassured and away from allergen
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The EpiPen buys you 5 minutes of time…■ Activating emergency services via 911
immediately is critical■ Know who the CPR trained staff are in
your building so that persons trained in life support can be dispatched to your location
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After EpiPen administration you must remember to…■ Document the time of administration.■ Notify parent/guardian regarding
incident, student’s condition, and hospital destination.
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What about field trips?■ Being the the ever-prepared teacher you are,
you will see the nurse at least 2 days prior to leaving to review the student’s EMP and answer any questions you may have.
■ You will meet with the allergic student, explaining that you will have his/her EpiPen and you will be readily available to the student throughout the trip. This includes on student’s bus and at lunchtime.
■ Student “buddy”
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Field trips cont.
■ You must have telephone access to call 911 at all times while off school property with students
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You are now prepared to administer an EpiPen in a life-threatening allergic emergency!
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One more thing:
■ You must pass the EpiPen post test and demonstrate competency by being evaluated Connect with Kids by your school nurse.
“I thought I was done…”
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References
■ Robinson, J. & Ficca, M. (2011). Managing the student with severe food allergies. Journal of School Nursing, 28(3), 187-194. doi: 10.1177/1059840511429686.
■ Schoessler, S. & White, M. (2013) Recognition and treatment of anaphylaxis in the school setting: The essential role of the school nurse. NASN School Nurse, 29: 407-415. doi: 10.1177/1059840513506014
■ Sicherer, S. & Simons, F.E. (2007). Self-injectable epinephrine for first aid management of anaphylaxis. Pediatrics, 119(3), 638-646. doi: 10.1542/peds.2006-3689.