Randomized comparison of caregivers' ability to use epinephrine autoinjectors and prefilled syringes for anaphylaxis.
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DOI: 10.12932/ap-020318-0275
Abstract: BACKGROUND Caregivers often incorrectly use epinephrine autoinjectors. It is unclear whether this is due to insufficient training or a difficult-to-use tool. Furthermore, the high costs of epinephrine autoinjectors may limit their availability; so low-cost prefilled… read more here.
Keywords: administration; use epinephrine; epinephrine autoinjectors; autoinjectors prefilled ... See more keywords
Guidance for compassionate restraint of small children to prevent injuries with epinephrine autoinjectors.
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DOI: 10.2500/aap.2018.39.4110
Abstract: BACKGROUND Without securing a child properly, injuries can happen with the use of pediatric epinephrine autoinjectors (EAI), and lacerations and embedded needles have been reported. Health care providers should ensure that instruction is provided to… read more here.
Keywords: small children; epinephrine autoinjectors; restraint small; compassionate restraint ... See more keywords
Epinephrine autoinjectors: individualizing device and dosage to optimize anaphylaxis management in the community setting.
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DOI: 10.2500/aap.2023.44.220073
Abstract: Background: Anaphylaxis is the most severe manifestation of a systemic allergic reaction, and, in the community setting, the immediate administration of an epinephrine autoinjector (EAI) can be life-saving. Physicians are tasked with selecting the most… read more here.
Keywords: epinephrine autoinjectors; community setting; management; anaphylaxis management ... See more keywords