ANAPHYLACTIC REACTION PROTOCOL Signs of Anaphylactic Reaction
{"Image DocumentName": "ANAPHYLACTIC REACTION PROTOCOL Signs of Anaphylactic Reaction", "Image ImageDescription": "Calcasieu Parish School Board. Nursing Department th Street. Lake Charles, LA Phone (337) Fax (337) ANAPHYLACTIC REACTION PROTOCOL. Definition. Anaphylactic reaction is a rare, extremely serious form of allergy. Onset is rapid, may be. sudden, and requires immediate action to prevent death. Students are known to be. highly allergic to insect venom or other allergens should receive medication as soon as. sting or exposure to allergen is reported. Causes. Extreme sensitivity to one or more of the following: 1. Insect sting, usually a bee or wasp. 2. Medication or immunization, usually by injection. 3. Food or pollen. 4. Industrial or office chemicals or their vapors. Signs of Anaphylactic Reaction. Coughing Swelling (especially face) Diarrhea. Wheezing Flushing Faint feeling. Shortness of breath Apprehension Faint pulse. Hives, itching Rash (face or upper chest) Pallor, bluish color. Management. 1. Inject the EpiPen. 2. Call Call parent/legal guardian. 4. Stay with child. 5. Keep airway open. 6. Elevate legs. How to Use the EpiPen. 1. Pull off the gray safety cap. 2. Place black tip on outer thigh at 90 degree angle. 3. Push EpiPen against thigh until unit activates; hold in place 10 seconds. (May be injected through clothing if necessary) 4. Discard unit properly. The EpiPen and emergency information will be kept in school s front office. The EpiPen requires a doctor s prescription, which must be renewed annually.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}