| 1. |
Familiarize yourself
with the blue trainer. Do not remove Grey Activation cap until you
are ready to use. |
| 2. |
Grasp unit with
the black tip pointing downward. |
| 3. |
Form fist around
the unit (black tip down). |
| 4. |
With your other
hand pull off the gray activation cap. |
| 5. |
Hold black tip near
outer thigh. |
| 6. |
Swing and jab firmly
into outer thigh (listen for click) so the unit is perpendicular (at
a ninety degree angle) to the thigh. |
| 7. |
Hold firmly in thigh
for several seconds. |
| 8. |
Replace gray activation
cap. |
| 9. |
Note: When practicing,
the "click" tells you that the Trainer worked properly.
|
| Q. |
Is
the EpiPen Trainer for single patient use?
|
| A. |
The EpiPen Trainer
can be used by multiple patients.
|
| Q. |
What
is the most common cause of anaphylaxis?
|
| A. |
Usually, anaphylaxis
occurs in reaction to a particular allergen. Most commonly documented
causes of anaphylaxis are due to:
Food
Medications
Stinging insects
Latex
|
| Q. |
Can
other things cause anaphylaxis?
|
| A. |
Yes. Exercise- Induced
or idiopathic anaphylaxis also have been reported. Others not listed
could also cause it.
|
| Q. |
How
do I learn more about these life threatening allergies and anaphylaxis?
|
| A. |
For more information
go to http://www.epipen.com.
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