Transcript Emergency Supply of Epinephrine Auto Injectors on School Property

An online training for all school staff
(Revised June 2015)
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Understand the Law (GS115C-375.2A).
Know your role:
◦ Recognize signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis.
◦ Know what to do in the event of an anaphylactic
reaction
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Effective November 1, 2014
Schools shall supply emergency epinephrine
For use by trained school personnel
To provide emergency medical aid to persons
suffering from anaphylaxis (severe life
threatening allergic reaction)
Minimum of two epinephrine auto-injectors
in secure, but unlocked, easily accessible
location on each school campus
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Epinephrine auto-injector – disposable drug
delivery system, spring activated, injection
designed for emergency administration of
epinephrine to provide rapid, convenient first aid
for anaphylaxis
Training of designated personnel
Initial and annual training required
Emergency auto-injectors not to be used as sole
medication supply for students with known
severe allergies who are authorized to have their
own epinephrine at school
School system and employees shall not be liable
in civil damages (Good Samaritan Act)
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Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that
can be life-threatening
It must be treated immediately
The drug of choice is epinephrine
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Most common allergens include:
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8 foods are responsible for 90% of food allergies:
◦ Bee stings
◦ Latex (only vinyl gloves used in PSRC)
◦ Food Allergies
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Milk
Egg
Peanut
Tree nuts (walnuts, cashews, pecans, etc.)
Fish
Shellfish
Soy
Wheat
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NOSE: Itchy/runny nose/sneezing
MOUTH: Itchy mouth
SKIN: A few hives, mild itch
ABDOMINAL AREA/ STOMACH: Mild
nausea/discomfort
Mild symptoms can quickly progress to an
anaphylactic reaction
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One or more of the following:
◦ LUNG: Short of breath, wheeze, repetitive cough
◦ HEART: Pale, blue, faint, weak pulse, dizzy,
confused
◦ THROAT: Tight, hoarse, trouble breathing/
swallowing
◦ MOUTH: Obstructive swelling (tongue and/or lips)
◦ SKIN:
Many hives over body, widespread redness
◦ GUT:
Repetitive vomiting, severe diarrhea
◦ OTHER: Feeling something bad is about to happen,
anxiety, confusion
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Recognize signs/symptoms
Act quickly--notify trained first responders
Do not leave person alone
Follow crisis plan protocol for your school
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ANAPHYLAXIS Training Post Test.docx