How to give adrenaline (epinephrine) devices

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EpiPen^®

A short animated video on how to give EpiPen^®

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How to give EpiPen

1 Form fist around EpiPen and PULLOF BLUE SAFETY RELEASE

2. Hold leg still and PLACE ORANGE END against outer mid-thigh (with or without clothing)

3. PUSH DOWN HARD until a click is heard or felt and hold for 3 seconds then REMOVE EpiPen

Provide ambulance with the used EpiPen^® and the time it was given.

Note: When an adrenaline device is being given (or self administered) the person having anaphylaxis should be laying flat, in the recovery position or sitting with their legs outstretched. They should remain in this position (not standing or walking) after the device has been given, until they have fully recovered. More information about positioning is on the ASCIA website www.allergy.org.au/hp/anaphylaxis/positioning which includes infographics and a video.

Translations of this information can be found here www.allergy.org.au/hp/anaphylaxis#ta5

More information about anaphylaxis and adrenaline is available at www.allergy.org.au/hp/anaphylaxis

Anapen^®

A short animated video on how to give Anapen^®

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3 Place needle end firmly against outer mid thigh at 90 degree angle with or without clothing

After Anapen^® is used, put it to one side and do not touch the exposed needle. After phoning ambulance, place needle into wide end of the black needle shield, or place the used Anapen^® in a container. Provide ambulance with the used Anapen^® and the time it was given.

More information about anaphylaxis and adrenaline is available at www.allergy.org.au/hp/anaphylaxis