What is an anaphylaxis management plan?

The Individual Anaphylaxis Management Plan includes the ASCIA Action Plan which describes the student’s allergies, symptoms, and the emergency response to administer the student’s adrenaline autoinjector should the student display symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction.

How do you inject anapen?

Only administer into the outside of the thigh muscle, nowhere else. Press the red firing button so that it clicks. Keep holding the Anapen® auto-injector against the outer thigh for 10 seconds, then slowly remove it from the thigh. The injection indicator will have turned red.

What is an allergy plan?

FARE’s Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan, formerly the Food Allergy Action Plan, outlines recommended treatment in case of an allergic reaction, is signed by a physician and includes emergency contact information.

What is the difference between Anapen and EpiPen?

The Anapen autoinjector is triggered by depressing a red button with the thumb, whereas the EpiPen device is held mid-section — with the thumb and fingers forming a fist — and triggered by pressing firmly into the outer mid-thigh (Figure 1).

Which end of the anapen contains the needle?

Hold the open end (needle end) against the outer part of thigh. You can give the injection through clothing but avoid pockets or seams. Press the red firing button so that it clicks. Hold for 10 seconds.

What is the difference between anapen and EpiPen?

What are the allergen steps of service?

These include:

• cleaning utensils before each usage, especially if they were used to prepare meals containing allergens.
• washing hands thoroughly between preparing dishes with and without certain allergens.
• storing ingredients and prepared foods separately in closed and labelled containers.

How do I use the Anapen?

If you can, use the Anapen yourself. Lay the person flat on the ground. If breathing is difficult, they can sit on the ground. Remove the black needle shield by pulling hard. Remove the grey safety cap from the red firing button. Hold the open end (needle end) against the outer part of thigh.

Can a general practitioner prescribe Anapen?

Patients previously issued with an authority prescription for Anapen can receive continued treatment from a general practitioner. Prescribe Anapen with a comprehensive anaphylaxis prevention program and patient action plan. Patients can only be prescribed one brand of PBS-subsidised adrenaline autoinjector at a time.

What is the Anapen training device?

The Anapen training device can be used to educate patients and carers on how to administer Anapen without the risk of injecting themselves. Please note, Anapen trainers are only available to Healthcare Professionals in Ireland. Please contact your GP/Pharmacist to arrange for a pack to be sent.

How do you use an EpiPen?

If you can, use the EpiPen yourself. Lay the person flat on the ground. If breathing is difficult, they can sit on the ground. Remove the autoinjector from the carry tube. Keep your fingers and thumb away from the orange tip. With the orange tip facing down, hold the adrenaline autoinjector firmly in your fist and pull off the blue safety release.