Do you know how and when to use an EpiPen (adrenaline autoinjector)?

Do you know how and when to use an EpiPen (adrenaline autoinjector)?

By knowing how and when to provide help to someone who is having a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) may help to save their life.

Adrenaline autoinjectors are used to treat severe allergic reactions, also known as anaphylaxis. They are designed to administer a single, fixed dose of adrenaline and can be given by anyone, including people who are not medically trained.

If you think you or someone you know is having an anaphylaxis, use the adrenaline autoinjector immediately then call an ambulance on triple zero (000).

Adrenaline treats the very low blood pressure and poor circulation that occur when someone is having a severe allergic reaction. It also relaxes the lungs to help breathing, and reduces swelling, skin rashes and itching. 

Please go to Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia to view EpiPen Administration video

Or to ASCIA (Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy) to download a pdf on How to give an EpiPen (multiple languages available).

Thank you to:

Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia

ASCIA (Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy)

Health Direct.gov.au

Melanie Burk