Allergies

Tom RaderStaff - June 1, 2021

PIC OF BEE Patients can be allergic to anything. The allergen is simply a substance that has entered the body via some route and to which the body ove
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In this piece you say:

• If the patient has an “EpiPen” you can help coach them through using it if they are unfamiliar.
• If they are having issues operating the administration device, you may have to help support their hand as they inject themselves with the medication.

Is it inadvisable for me to operate the device for someone else if they are having difficulty or are unfamiliar?

 

I’ve updated the text to clarify, but as stated, you can help someone operate their EpiPen or you can even use someone else’s. All that matters is getting adrenaline injected into the system quickly.

 

I really like this session as I never received such an detailed explanation of the ways to handle this frequent problem. Thx for that (I like all session but this one is particular valuable for me).