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Anaphylaxis in Schools Recognizing Anaphylaxis Epinephrine Auto-injector Administration Betsy Stoffers RN 2017 Anaphylaxis - A serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death. Auto-injector - A pre-measured, spring-loaded pen-like device used to administer epinephrine and designed for ease of use by non-medical persons. Delegation - Transferring to a competent individual the authority to perform a selected nursing task in a selected situation. The nurse retains accountability for the delegation. Epinephrine (adrenaline) - A drug that can be successfully utilized to counteract anaphylaxis.

Common causes Food (most commonly – peanuts, walnuts, pecans, shellfish, eggs, milk, soy, and wheat) Medication Insect stings Latex

Less common causes Exercise Food-dependent exercise-induced anaphylaxis (occurs when a person eats a specific food and exercises within 3-4 hours after eating) Idiopathic anaphylaxis (anaphylaxis with no known apparent cause)

General symptoms of anaphylaxis Mouth: itching, tingling, or swelling of lips, tongue, and mouth Skin: Hives, itchy rash, swelling on the face or extremities Gut: Nausea, abdominal cramps, vomiting, diarrhea General: Panic, sudden fatigue, chills. The severity of symptoms can change rapidly.

Life-threatening symptoms Throat: Tightening of the throat, hoarseness, hacking cough Lung: Shortness of breath, repetitive coughing, wheezing Heart: Passing out, fainting, paleness, blueness Most dangerous symptoms are breathing difficulties and fainting. While skin symptoms such as itching and hives occur in the majority of food allergic reactions, anaphylaxis does not require the presence of such skin symptoms. The most dangerous symptoms include breathing difficulties and a drop in blood pressure, causing shock, and are manifested by symptoms like: pallor, dizziness, faintness, or passing out.

Anaphylaxis is likely when: Acute onset of symptoms (several minutes to two hours after exposure) of skin/mucosal – hives, swelling, flush & breathing problems or fainting. Any TWO of the general symptoms. ANY of the life-threatening symptoms. The severity of symptoms can change quickly.

Bi-phasic reaction Some individuals have an anaphylactic reaction and the symptoms go away only to return a few hours later. This bi-phasic reaction often presents in the respiratory system, therefore - After a severe reaction observation in a hospital setting is necessary. Some individuals have an anaphylactic reaction, and the symptoms go away only to return a few hours later. This is called a bi-phasic reaction. Often the symptoms of the bi-phasic reaction occur in the respiratory system and take the individual by surprise. Therefore, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, after a serious reaction "observation in a hospital setting is necessary for at least four hours after initial symptoms subside because delayed and prolonged reactions may occur even after proper initial treatment.”

Administration of Epinephrine Steps in the Emergency Use of an Epinephrine Auto-Injector Epinephrine auto-injector

Steps in the Emergency Use of an Epinephrine Auto-Injector (Epinephrine auto-injector) Determine if anaphylaxis is reasonably suspected based on symptoms present. Do not leave the child alone – Call 911 Most severe allergic reactions in children involve trouble breathing. Children will need to sit calmly and upright. HOWEVER if there is fainting let the child lie down with legs raised. If there is evidence of faintness, loss of consciousness or confusion, lay the child flat. If a child is very ill and needs to be treated in a lying position with legs raised, they should stay in that position, if possible, during transportation to a hospital. Do not change to an upright position, except: if the child is vomiting, do not lay the child flat. If the child is hypotensive (faintness) and vomiting, then he/she should be put down on his/her side, so that the child does not choke on the vomit.

Administration of Epinephrine Auto-Injector Grasp auto-injector in one hand and form a fist around the unit. Remove blue activation cap. Hold tip near outer thigh. Swing and jab firmly into outer thigh. Hold in place and count to 10. Remove from thigh and massage area. To avoid injecting yourself after removing the cap, never place your own fingers or hand over either end of the device. If you accidentally inject yourself, then use the back-up auto-injector to treat the student. You should go to the hospital emergency room as well. Press firmly and hold the tip into the OUTER THIGH so that the auto-injector is perpendicular (at a 90° angle) to the thigh. Hold the auto-injector firmly in place for 10-15 seconds. (After the injection, the student may feel his or her heart pounding. This is a normal reaction.)

Administration of Epinephrine Auto-Injector Check the tip. Check to see that the needle has injected (hole in pants, bleeding at site). Note the time. Remain with student. Await emergency personnel. Give auto-injector to emergency personnel with time of administration. If the anaphylactic reaction is due to an insect sting, remove the stinger (if there is one) as soon as possible after administering the auto-injector. Remove the stinger quickly by scraping with a fingernail, plastic card, or piece of cardboard. Apply an ice pack to the sting area. Do NOT push, pinch, or squeeze, or further imbed the stinger into the skin because such action may cause more venom to be injected into the student.

Emergency Medical Services *911* After Epinephrine has been administered, emergency medical care MUST be obtained immediately because severely allergic students may need basic life support if they stop breathing. A delayed or bi-phasic reaction may occur. Transportation to an emergency room must occur after epinephrine is given. If not already done, notify: School Nurse, Administrator, AED Team. Monitor the student’s airway and breathing. If trained in CPR, begin CPR immediately if the student stops breathing. Any student who receives epinephrine should be transported to a hospital emergency room, even if symptoms appear to have subsided. If ordered by a health care provider, send a spare auto-injector along with the student to the hospital. A staff member should accompany the child to the hospital and follow procedures in accordance with the district policies regarding the care of students during emergencies.

Delegates should be familiar with the following information: Allergies can be life-threatening. Exposure to offending allergens can result in anaphylaxis. Anaphlyaxis, however, is preventable by strict avoidance of offending allergens and treatable by auto-injection of Epinephrine (adrenaline) along with medical intervention. Epinephrine is administered in the school setting by auto-injector. An auto-injector is a pre-measured, spring-loaded pen-like device designed for ease of use by non-medical persons in the community. No needle is even visible until the administration is complete.

Epinephrine Auto-Injector Epinephrine is most effective for controlling severe allergic reactions in children. Through appropriate risk-reduction and allergen-avoidance procedures, the likelihood of the need for epinephrine administration can be minimized.

References Training Protocols for the Emergency Administration of Epinephrine. New Jersey Department of Education. September 2008. www.nj.gov/dcf/policy_manuals/OOE-I-A-1-11_A-7A.doc