A-B-CPR
Plan of Operations for Administering EpiPens A qualified Staff person may administer an EpiPen or EpiPen Jr. to a child as prescribed by a physician and in emergencies only when the following requirements are met: Written authorization from the minor’s parent or legal guardian must be provided. The Written Authorization will include:Telephone number and address of the minor’s parent or legal guardian.Authorization to contact the child’s health care providerUsed in accordance with the directions and as prescribed by a physician. Qualified Staff persons received training in Pediatric CPR/First Aid (that included training on administering the Epi pen) and received instructions from the child’s parent, In addition to the above, the following must be adhered to:Must be keep ready for use at all times. Protect from exposure to light and extreme heat. Note the expiration date on the unit and replace the unit prior to that date. Replace any auto-injector if the solution is discolored or contains a precipitate. (Both the EpiPen Jr. and the EpiPen have a see-through window to allow periodic examination of its contents. The physician may recommend emergency use of an auto-injector with discolored contents rather than postponing treatment.) Call 911 and the child’s parent/authorized representative immediately after administering the EpiPen Jr. or the EpiPen. General Information:The EpiPen Jr. Auto Injector delivers a single dose of 0.15 mg epinephrine for people weighing between 33 and 66 pounds. The EpiPen delivers a single dose of 0.3 mg epinephrine for people weighing over 66 pounds. Both the EpiPen Jr. and the EpiPen are disposable, prefilled automatic injection devices designed to deliver a single dose of epinephrine for allergic emergencies. They should only be used by, and/or administered to, a hypersensitive (allergic) person in the event of an allergic emergency as prescribed by a physician. Such emergencies may occur from insect stings or bites, foods, drugs or other allergens, as well as from idiopathic or exercise-induced anaphylaxis. ................
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