Where should an EpiPen be injected?

Where should an EpiPen be injected?

EpiPen® or EpiPen Jr® should only be injected into the middle of your outer thigh (upper leg), through clothing if necessary. Do not inject into your veins, buttocks, fingers, toes, hands or feet.

Do you massage the site after epinephrine injection?

A protective shield will cover the needle as soon as it is removed from the thigh. Put the injector back into its safety tube. Give it to EMS when they arrive. Massage the area after the injection.

Can you use epinephrine without a needle?

No Window or Liquid Identify the EpiPen® Trainer by: Practice with your Trainer repeatedly to become familiar with it. The grey EpiPen® Trainer contains no medicine and no needle, and SHOULD NOT BE USED during an anaphylactic reaction.

Do you have to go to the hospital if you use an epi pen?

You should always be checked out at the ER after using your EpiPen. That is not because of the epinephrine, but because the allergic reaction probably requires further monitoring. Many patients also need more than one dose of epinephrine or other emergency treatments.

Do you call 911 when an epi pen is administered?

Once epinephrine is administered, you should call 911 immediately and advise dispatchers that you have just used epinephrine for a suspected anaphylactic reaction.

Is it OK to use an expired EpiPen?

Expired EpiPens Still Work Auto-injector epinephrine pens, often carried by individuals with known food allergies, still are effective even after their “expiration” dates, researchers reported.

What are the 5 most common triggers for anaphylaxis?

Common anaphylaxis triggers include:

• foods – including nuts, milk, fish, shellfish, eggs and some fruits.
• medicines – including some antibiotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin.
• insect stings – particularly wasp and bee stings.
• general anaesthetic.

What anaphylaxis feels like?

Runny or stuffy nose and sneezing. Shortness of breath or trouble breathing and rapid heartbeat. Swollen or itchy lips or tongue. Swollen or itchy throat, hoarse voice, trouble swallowing, tightness in your throat.