2015 Trumbull Memorial Hospital Demo

Epi-Pen Adult Epi-Pen ® Adult

Action

Onset

Sympathomimetic

6-12 minutes IM

Indications Allergic reaction, severe asthma Patients > 30 kg (> 66 lbs)

Adult Dose 1 Autoinjector (0.3mg epinephrine) IM

Pediatric Dose Do not use.

Contraindications Known hypersensitivity

Adverse Reactions Anxiety, headache, fear, and palpitations. Repeated injections can result in necrosis at injection sites.

Precautions May be used with asthma in severe cases that show no hope for improvement with other bronchodilators. Use caution with patients over 45 years of age or with heart disease. You should still give it when indicated, just monitor the patient for changes once you do! Considerations Hold autoinjector against site for 10 seconds to ensure delivery of the medication Only inject into anterolateral aspect of the thigh (vastus lateralis). Do not inject into the buttock or intravenously.

201

EMR

EMT

AEMT

Paramedic

Extended