How Do You Use An Epi Pen For Anaphylaxis?
Anaphylactic shock is a potentially fatal type of reaction to an antigen such as bee venom. A good way to prevent anaphylaxis is to inject an EpiPen, which contains a solution of epinephrine prescribed by your doctor so you can administer it to yourself if you are having such a reaction. Unscrew the cap from the EpiPen case and remove the injector from the tube. Hold the EpiPen with the black tip pointing down and form a fist around it. Do not touch the black tip. Use your other hand to pull off the gray safety release. Position the injector with the black tip near your outer thigh. Swing and jab the pen into your outer thigh at a 90-degree angle until you hear a click. Remember that the EpiPen works through clothing, so you don’t need to remove garments first. Hold firmly in that position for 10 seconds. When the window on the pen shows red, you are done. Remove the injector from your thigh and massage the area you injected for 10 seconds. Call 9-1-1 and seek immediate medical attenti
