EpiPen® (epinephrine injection) Auto-Injector Training Video for Educators

Common allergic triggers include food, stinging or biting insects, latex, medicines are exercise. Avoiding known allergic triggers is the first step to preventing anaphylaxis from happening. But accidents happen, and sometimes people can develop severe allergies to something they've been in contact with before, with no problems. That brings us to our second step. You've got to be able to recognize anaphylaxis when it occurs. Signs and symptoms can vary from person to person and students may describe what their experiencing differently than an adult would. Common parts of the body affected by anaphylaxis include the skin. Visible symptoms like rashes and hives are common, but aren't always present. Listen for verbal cues like my skin feels prickly or my arm feels strange. The airways, listen carefully for any coughing or wheezing. 

A child might say something like my chest hurts or it's hard to breathe. Digestive system, the person may complain about an upset stomach or nausea or may begin to vomit. Cardiovascular system. Chest pain, a weak pulse, and fainting can all be signs of a cardiovascular problem. Central nervous system. Dizziness, headaches, and confusion. For a child, you suspect is experiencing anaphylaxis. This could be something as simple as I feel funny. Although there is no absolute rule, doctors generally identify anaphylaxis by one of the following. If the person has respiratory or cardiovascular symptoms, such as experiencing trouble breathing or chest pains. Or if the person has symptoms involving two or more body systems. Such as a skin rash, coupled with nausea. Or perhaps they develop hives and dizziness. 

When tragedies from life-threatening allergies occur, it's often because people had trouble recognizing anaphylaxis from a less severe allergic reaction. That's why it's critical to know the symptoms and the third step. How to treat anaphylaxis if it happens. A person experiencing anaphylaxis should be treated right away with an epinephrine auto-injector, such as an EpiPen auto-injector and seek immediate emergency medical care after use. EpiPen epinephrine injection 0.3 milligrams and EpiPen junior epinephrine injection 0.15-milligram auto-injectors are for the emergency treatment of life-threatening allergic reactions anaphylaxis caused by allergens exercise or unknown triggers and for people who are at increased risk for these reactions. 

EpiPen and EpiPen Junior are intended for immediate administration as emergency supportive therapy only. Seek immediate emergency medical help right away. Seeking immediate emergency medical care is important because healthcare professionals must continue to monitor and evaluate the allergic reaction. In some cases, reactions can look like they resolved or gone away, but the person can begin experiencing symptoms again. National food allergy guidelines recommend that those at risk for anaphylaxis have access to two epinephrine auto-injectors at all times. Having this access is important because up to 20% of people experiencing anaphylaxis require more than one dose of epinephrine before symptoms subside. If more than two sequential doses of epinephrine are needed, it should only be given under direct medical supervision. 

Please know that antihistamines or corticosteroids do not treat life-threatening symptoms of anaphylaxis. Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for a life-threatening allergic reaction. EpiPen junior contains a single dose of epinephrine, which you or your caregiver or others who may be in a position to administer EpiPen or EpiPen junior inject into the middle of your outer thigh, upper leg through clothing if necessary. Get emergency medical help right away. You may need further medical attention. Only a healthcare professional should give additional doses of epinephrine if you need more than two injections for a single anaphylactic episode. Do not inject into your veins, buttocks, fingers, toes, hands or feet. In case of accidental injection, please seek immediate medical treatment. Epinephrine should be used with caution if you have heart disease or are taking certain medicines that can cause heart-related cardiac symptoms.

 The most common side effects may include increase in heart rate stronger or irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea or vomiting, difficulty breathing, paleness, dizziness, weakness, shakiness, headache, apprehension, nervousness, or anxiety. These side effects may go away if you rest. Tell your healthcare professional if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. With an estimated one in 13 kids in the U.S. living with a food allergy in kids spending so much of their time in school. It's more important than ever to be ready if anaphylaxis occurs. This is the EpiPen auto-injector. It comes in two strengths. One that's for patients weighing 66 pounds or more. As you can see, it has a yellow label. And one for patients weighing 33 to 66 pounds, that's EpiPen junior. It has a green label. Whether you have an EpiPen, EpiPen Junior or both, it's important to remember to refill your EpiPen prescription before it expires. You can find the expiration date right here on the auto-injector. 

Also, take a look to make sure the solution inside the EpiPen is clear and not discolored. And since it's important for you to have two EpiPens on hand at all times, EpiPen and EpiPen junior come in two packs. Each two-pack also comes with a training device. Even if you carry an EpiPen everywhere you go, it can only help you if you know how to use it correctly. In a moment, I will show you how to self-administer an EpiPen. You can follow these steps whether you're administering EpiPen to yourself or are a caregiver, administering EpiPen or EpiPen junior. So to get started, begin by removing the EpiPen from the carrier tube by flipping open the cap, and then tipping the tube and sliding it out. It's important that you don't place anything in the carrier because this may prevent you from removing the EpiPen when you need to use it. 

Once you're ready to use the EpiPen, start by grasping the unit with the orange tip pointing downward. The needle comes out of the orange tip, so make sure you never press, push, or put your fingers or hand over it. Next, form a fist around the EpiPen with the orange tip down. And with your other hand, pull off the blue safety release. To inject, hold the orange tip near your outer thigh. Then swing and firmly push against your outer thigh at a 90° angle until you hear the EpiPen click. The EpiPen is made to work through clothing. Continue to hold the EpiPen firmly against your thigh for approximately ten seconds. To deliver the medicine. Now that the injection is complete, remove the EpiPen and massage the injection site for ten seconds. Most of the liquid will still be left in the EpiPen after you finish the injection. 

Once you've used the EpiPen, get emergency medical help right away. Then, place the used EpiPen back in the carrying case. As you'll notice, the cap of the carrying case will not close after the EpiPen has been used. And lastly, make sure to take the used EpiPen with you to the hospital emergency room. To properly dispose of expired or used EpiPen units and carrier tubes. Make sure to take them to your doctor's office or to a hospital. A used auto-injector with an extended needle cover will not fit in the carrier tube. Important safety information EpiPen epinephrine injection 0.3 milligrams and EpiPen junior epinephrine injection 0.15-milligram auto-injectors contain a single dose of epinephrine, which you or your caregiver or others who may be in a position to administer EpiPen or EpiPen junior inject into the middle of your outer thigh, upper leg through clothing if necessary. Get emergency medical help right away, you may need further medical attention. 

Only a healthcare professional should give additional doses of epinephrine if you need more than two injections for a single anaphylactic episode. Do not inject into your veins, buttocks fingers, toes, hands, or feet. In case of accidental injection, please seek immediate medical treatment. Epinephrine should be used with caution if you have heart disease or are taking certain medicines that can cause heart-related cardiac symptoms. Tell your doctor if you have certain medical conditions such as asthma, depression, thyroid disease, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease, have any other medical conditions are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or a breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Be sure to also tell your doctor all the medicines you take, especially medicines for asthma. If you have certain medical conditions or take certain medicines, your condition may get worse or you may have longer-lasting side effects when you use EpiPen or EpiPen Junior. 

The most common side effects may include increase in heart rate stronger or irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, or vomiting, difficulty breathing, paleness, dizziness, weakness, shakiness, headache, apprehension, nervousness, or anxiety. These side effects may go away if you rest, tell your healthcare professional if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. Visit EpiPen dot com for full prescribing information and patient information. Indications, EpiPen and EpiPen junior auto-injectors are for the emergency treatment of life-threatening allergic reactions, anaphylaxis caused by allergens, exercise or unknown triggers, and for people who are at increased risk for these reactions. EpiPen and EpiPen Junior are intended for immediate administration as emergency supportive therapy only. 

Seek immediate emergency medical help right away. Talk to your healthcare professional to see if EpiPen or EpiPen junior auto-injector is right for you. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA, visit WWW dot FDA dot gov slash med watch or call one 800 FDA one zero 8 8. For more information about EpiPen and to sign up for expiration date reminders, visit EpiPen dot com. EpiPen epinephrine injection 0.3 milligrams and EpiPen junior epinephrine injection 0.15-milligram auto-injectors are for the emergency treatment of life-threatening allergic reactions anaphylaxis caused by allergens exercise or unknown triggers and for people who are at increased risk for these reactions. EpiPen and EpiPen Junior are intended for immediate administration as emergency supportive therapy only. 

Seek immediate emergency medical help right away. Important safety information, EpiPen and EpiPen junior auto-injectors contain a single dose of epinephrine, which you or your caregiver or others who may be in a position to administer EpiPen or EpiPen junior inject into the middle of your outer thigh, upper leg through clothing if necessary. Get emergency medical help right away, you may need further medical attention, only a healthcare professional should give additional doses of epinephrine if you need more than two injections for a single anaphylactic episode. Do not inject into your veins buttocks fingers toes, hands, or feet. In case of accidental injection, please seek immediate medical treatment. Epinephrine should be used with caution if you have heart disease or are taking certain medicines that can cause heart-related cardiac symptoms. 

Tell your doctor if you have certain medical conditions such as asthma, depression, thyroid disease, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease, have any other medical conditions are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or a breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Be sure to also tell your doctor all the medicines you take, especially medicines for asthma. If you have certain medical conditions or take certain medicines, your condition may get worse or you may have longer-lasting side effects when you use EpiPen or EpiPen Junior. The most common side effects may include increase in heart rate stronger or irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea or vomiting, difficulty breathing, paleness, dizziness, weakness, shakiness, headache, apprehension, nervousness, or anxiety. These side effects may go away if you rest. 

Tell your healthcare professional if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. Please see the full prescribing information in patient information. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA, visit WWW dot FDA dot gov slash med watch or call one 800 FDA one zero 8 8. For additional information, please contact us at 803 9 5 three 7 6.