An article by Jane Brody, who writes a health column for the New York Times, was picked by our local Sunday newspaper. The title was "Epi-pen defends against allergic reactions." It talked about anaphylaxis and the importance of giving epi early. There was no real new info for us, but it is gratifying to see a national columnist devout an article to this subject. I feel that it helps re-enforce the importance and validity of what we do on a daily basis to keep our children safe.
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Posted on: Mon, 08/28/2000 - 4:37am
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I agree. Very interesting.
Thats more than interesting, thats downright SCARY!!!
Thanks for posting it Synthia
SO WHO CAN EXPLAIN THE PROPER WAY TO GIVE THE SHOT. I HAVE NOT BEEN SHOWN.
SO WHO CAN TELL HOW TO GIVE THE EPI PEN IV NEVER BEEN SHOWN.
Remove the epi-pen from the case.
Form fist around pen with the black end pointing down.
Pull off grey safety cap with other hand.
Jab epi-pen firmly into middle outer thigh.
Hold in place for 10 seconds.
Call 911.
I am surprised that your doctor did not show you how to use your epi-pen! You can also give it through clothing if you don't have time to remove it, and my allergist told us we could administer it in the front upper thigh also. This is where I used it, it was the only way I could hold my son down and give it at the same time, and it worked great.
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Tina
Trevor 8/6/01
Harmony 1/22/03
Baby #3 due June 24, 2004!
I don't know how to go back and edit. I just wanted to add this has been my own experience, and I am not a medical professional! [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]
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Tina
Trevor 8/6/01
Harmony 1/22/03
Baby #3 due June 24, 2004!
Russell,
The basic instructions are printed on the epi pen in case you forget in an emergency. Fuller instructions and diagrams are printed on a bright orange instruction sheet that's in the epipen box when you get it from the pharmacy.
Also, did you know that Dey, the manufacturer, will send you an epipen trainer? The trainer works like an epipen but it doesn't have the needle, so you can use it to practice.
Dey will also send you a video showing you how to use it.
Quote:Originally posted by attlun:
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my allergist told us we could administer it in the front upper thigh also. This is where I used it, it was the only way I could hold my son down and give it at the same time, and it worked great.
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There is a very large nerve running down the front upper thigh. It would be very easy to hit this nerve with an epi pen. That could cause problems. It is much safer to administer the epi pen as directed in the middle outer thigh.
Peggy
Peg,
Interesting....funny that when I was giving myself injections for Invitro, they told me to do it in the front thigh.
(and the needle was not that tiny either)
P.S...Our Allergist always said, outer thigh and straddle child facing them so you can keep their legs still.(you can sit on them if your little like Amy(Going Nuts) that's still fits in her child's booster [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/biggrin.gif[/img] )
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