I was inspired to write this article to shine light on health literacy, and how physicians need to ensure that their patients truly understand what they are being told at the end of the day. Take the time to teach and communicate, its the only key to success.
Epinephrine autoinjectors (called EpiPens) are life saving when a severe allergic reaction leads to a life threatening condition called anaphylaxis.
A recent study from the University of Texas at Galveston evaluated 145 patients using epinephrine autoinjectors or inhalers from multiple allergy/immunology clinic sites. Only 16% of those using an epinephrine autoinjector, did it the correct way. The most common mistake was that patients didn’t hold the pen in place long enough for the medication to enter into the body. Other errors included failure to place the needle end of the device on the thigh and not pushing the device forcefully enough to ensure the needle entered the skin.
Anaphylaxis is LIFE THREATENING and can occur within minutes of exposure to an allergen. To learn more about allergies and what an allergen is click here
Here are some tips on how to use an EpiPen, which can help save a life:
Hope this information was helpful! As always, leave comments below and email all questions to DoctorDeenaMD@gmail.com.
Epinephrine autoinjectors (called EpiPens) are life saving when a severe allergic reaction leads to a life threatening condition called anaphylaxis.
A recent study from the University of Texas at Galveston evaluated 145 patients using epinephrine autoinjectors or inhalers from multiple allergy/immunology clinic sites. Only 16% of those using an epinephrine autoinjector, did it the correct way. The most common mistake was that patients didn’t hold the pen in place long enough for the medication to enter into the body. Other errors included failure to place the needle end of the device on the thigh and not pushing the device forcefully enough to ensure the needle entered the skin.
Anaphylaxis is LIFE THREATENING and can occur within minutes of exposure to an allergen. To learn more about allergies and what an allergen is click here
Here are some tips on how to use an EpiPen, which can help save a life:
Hope this information was helpful! As always, leave comments below and email all questions to DoctorDeenaMD@gmail.com.
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