For this weeks photo I am being rather uncharacteristically serious. It is actually sometimes a matter of life and death.
This week I am also combining the fun photo share with my Friday post. Thanks to Mum vs the Boys Friday Photo Share and Maple Leaf Mommy
"E" is for Epipen
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| This pre filled syringe just needs the blue safety cap removed before it can be quickly used in case of an emergency. |
Epinephrine is used with emergency medical treatment to treat allergic reactions to insect bites, food, latex, medications and other causes.Also known as adrenalin, this medication relaxes the muscles in the airway and tightens blood vessels.
This pre-filled syringe should be used as soon as you suspect that you are having a serious medical reaction. It can.... and should be used right through your clothes ( pants, jeans etc) and followed up immediately with emergency medical treatment.
If you have children with allergies.... or if you do... these delightful kids will show YOU how to use and epipen.
Some information obtained from: Medline Plus Further info can be obtained at-- http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a603002.html#brand-name-1
It's good to be able to actually see what an epipen looks like, because someone besides the patient might be searching through their belongings for it. That bright orange tip is certainly easy to see.
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Kathy at Oak Lawn Images
It's a simple thing, but if you don't know what you're looking for it could be trouble. Thanks for your comment.
DeleteMy neice has to carry one. so scary.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.homeofohm.com/2013/02/abc-friday-photo-share-e-is-for-enough.html
It is indeed scary, but good to know about it.I have had a new one every year for 9 years and only had to use it once... actually the Dr. was the one that used it on me!! All was well tks to the "jab"!! Thanks for the comment.
DeleteI worked in a day care where a few of the kids had one, but thankfully we never had to use it
ReplyDeleteYou are lucky... or rather , they are lucky. But it never hurts to have a refresher on it's use. I've had one in my purse and one in my home for 9 years now. Only had to use it once!! Thanks for the comment.
DeleteBoth my boys are allergic to peanuts, so we have 2 sets of Epi Pens in the house. Important that people understand how to use them.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right, Jennifer. Thanks for your post!
DeleteWe have allergies (my daughter and I) but thankfully nothing that requires an Epi pen.
ReplyDeleteHopefully it stays like that, Shayna. I never "developed" these allergies until about 8 years ago. Prior to that I ate ( and loved) fresh apples and peaches... then one day it went to heck in a hand basket!! Thanks for your comment.
DeleteThis is information everyone should have knowledge of. You never know when you may be the person who has to administer the epinephrine to save a life. Great post!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Monica. Years ago I would never have believed that I would need one, let alone have to use it!
DeleteIt's a bit like carrying emergency sugar supplies for someone with diabetes. Unfortunately many people don't recognise symptoms of low blood sugars and think the patient is drunk. I carry 7 jelly beans in my purse which does the trick.
ReplyDeleteJO ON FOOD, MY TRAVELS AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE
You are so right,Jo. My daughter is a very brittle diabetic (wears an insulin pump) and always has sweet treats with her.
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ReplyDeleteMy dad has one of these on hand in case of bee stings. One heck of an invention.
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