This Epi-Pen course provides the first responder knowledge in anaphylaxis protocols and use of the Epi-Pen. This program also will provide the responding department with Physician oversite and medical direction. This course also provides the department with a quality control programs that provides them with certification, recertification and decertification if needed.
Participants will gain knowledge in the following areas:
- Assessing the patient with anaphylaxis
- Providing ventilatory support to the patient with anaphylaxis
- Contraindications
- Trouble shooting
- Usage of the Epi-Pen
- Anaphylaxis and the VSA patient
- Updating incoming EMS
- Reporting to EMS
- Assisting EMS on scene and enroute to a medical facility
- Documentation
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