How do you administer an EpiPen for anaphylaxis?

Place the orange tip against the middle of the outer thigh (upper leg) at a right angle (perpendicular) to the thigh. Swing and push the auto-injector firmly until it “clicks.” The click signals that the injection has started. Hold firmly in place for 3 seconds (count slowly 1, 2, 3).

How do you administer an EpiPen step by step?

Place the orange tip against the middle of the outer thigh. Using a slight swing, jab the auto-injector into the thigh until you hear the device click. Hold the EpiPen firmly in place for three seconds. Count slowly.

Where do you inject epinephrine for anaphylaxis?

Epinephrine should be injected IM into the mid-outer aspect of the thigh (table 1 and table 2) [10,17-21,28,29]. If symptoms are severe, an IV epinephrine infusion should be prepared in case it is needed. (See ‘Intramuscular epinephrine injection (preferred)’ below.)

How do you give an epi injection?

This medicine is injected under the skin or into the muscle of your outer thigh only. Do not inject this medicine into a vein, into the muscle of your buttocks, or into your fingers, toes, hands, or feet. To do so, may increase the chance of having serious side effects.

Why are Epipens injected into the thigh?

As opposed to the upper arm, the thigh muscle is one of the body’s largest muscles with more blood supply, so it allows much faster absorption of the medication. The outer thigh, versus the front of the thigh, is recommended because it provides a skin area with thinner tissue and less fat.

Do you have to be trained to administer EpiPen?

The law gives a very clear and simple answer to this question: ANYONE CAN. In 2012 the Medicines Act was broadened to state that any lay person can administer adrenalin for the purpose of saving a life. Before 2012 the law stated that the lay person had to have been appropriately trained.

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