The administration of epinephrine for severe anaphylactic type allergic reactions. Training for Quebec first aiders 2012-MAJ-3
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1 The administration of epinephrine for severe anaphylactic type allergic reactions Training for Quebec first aiders 2012-MAJ-3
2 2 Objectives Understand the causes and mechanisms of anaphylaxis Know the symptoms and signs required to recognize an anaphylactic reaction Know the protocols for administering epinephrine Know the mechanisms of action and side effects of epinephrine Select the right dose on the person s weight Know how to use the auto-injector
3 3 Legal context Regulation respecting Professional activities that may be engaged in within the framework of prehospital emergency services and care '' In the absence of a first responder or ambulance technician, any person having received training in the administration of adrenalin approved by the regional or national medical director of prehospital emergency services may administer adrenalin with an auto-injection device to a person in the case of an acute anaphylactic allergic reaction.''
4 4 Professional code Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision, a person working for an intermediate or family-type resource referred to in section 39.7 or under a home care program provided by an institution operating a local community service centre, or a person working in a school or another temporary alternative environment for children, may administer prescribed ready-to-administer medications by oral, topical, transdermal, ophthalmic, otic, rectal or vaginal route or by inhalation, and administer insulin by subcutaneous route.
5 5 First aider training Prerequisite : CPR with exposure to AED Take and pass the training Hand in the pre-test at the beginning of the session Pass the continuous practical evaluation Length of certification : 3 years
6 6 Role and responsibilities of first aiders Role : Reduce the mortality and morbidity associated with anaphylaxis Responsibilities : Comply with the clinical intervention protocols It is the responsibility of the organization/employer to identify whose responsabilty it is to make sure that auto-injectors (not expired, right amount of epinephrine) are available.
7 7 Definition : anaphylaxis Allergic reaction in which the immune system reacts in a sudden and exaggerated way to contact with an allergenic substance (antigen) Generally, multiple body systems affected Generally, very rapid onset after contact
8 8 Common allergens Causal agents Foods Venom - insects Medications Intensity depends on the amount of allergen
9 9 Allergens - Foods Peanuts Nuts Seafood Eggs Dairy products Fruit Sesame seeds, wheat, and soy Very often = respiratory distress
10 10 Insect stings Bees Wasps Ants Very often = circulatory failure
11 11 Allergens - Pharmaceuticals Antibiotics Penicillin Sulfas ASA and anti-inflammatories Aspirin NSAIDS - numerous Iodine Intravenous contrast Others
12 12 Signs and symptoms Body systems Respiratory Difficulty, distress, arrest Cardiovascular Shock, cardiac arrest Gastro-intestinal Nausea, vomitting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain Skin Urticaria, angiooedema, redness Others Anxiety, feeling of imminent death
13 13 Presence of signs and symptoms No sign or symptom is always present during an anaphylactic reaction During the reaction, a number of substances enter into play, including histamine Theses substances cause Narrowing of the bronchioles Dilation of blood vessels Skin lesions
14 14 Urticaria Generally raised Migratory Source :
15 Angioœdema 15
16 16 Angioœdema Most worrisome Upper airway Most visible Eyes Lips
17 17 Epinephrine - Effects The opposite of the anaphylactic reaction Dilates the bronchioles Increases blood pressure Increases the pulse palpitations Anxiety, trembling, nausea, and vomiting Effects of short duration
18 18 Administration protocols Inclusion criteria Known to be allergic Not known to be allergic Exclusion criteria None for anaphylaxis
19 19 Known to be allergic Recent contact with causal agent < 12 hours + First sign of an allergic reaction Difficulty breathing Weakness, fainting Urticaria, itchiness
20 20 Not known to be allergic Recent contact with causal agent < 12 hours + Respiratory distress or Circulatory failure (shock) or Visible oedema of the tongue
21 21 General protocol Evaluate safety Potential danger? / Wear gloves ABC Call 911 at the same time if 2 first aiders Administer oxygen, if available Inclusion criteria? (known to be allergic vs not known) If allergic, administer epinephrine based on weight Monitoring and first aid Call if alone / 2 nd injection, 15 minutes Take to hospital - Always
22 22 Special situations Administer, even if expired Repeat every 15 minutes if inclusion criteria remain No maximum number of injections When in doubt, administer to children In adults with MCAS, precautions
23 23 Auto-injectors Intramuscular injection Automatic Automatic amount injected Adult = 0.30 mg Paediatric = 0.15 mg > 25 kg < 25 kg
24 Forest Worker Program Specifics Worker far from EMS, > 30 minutes Adults only, so adult CPR prerequisite only Before administering, pull down pants to expose thigh Call for assistance as per the guide for evacuating and transporting injured forest workers MedicAlert bracelets not worn by forest workers
25 25 Administering auto-injectors Demonstrations The second injection cannot be administered using the Twinject because it is not an autoinjector
26 26 Risks related to auto-injectors Accidental injection - soiled Squeeze injection site to force bleeding Clean with soap and water, or with disinfectant without water Accidental injection sterile, in finger Hot compresses Downward position Immediately go to hospital emergency room
27 27 Summary Anaphylaxis : severe allergic reaction First-line treatment : epinephrine Inclusion criteria different if person known or not known to be allergic Amounts Adult : 0.30 mg Paediatric (under 25 kg) : 0.15 mg Repeat : every 15 minutes as needed Always take to hospital
28 28 Acknowledgements AQAA St-John Ambulance Canadian Red Cross CSST Québec Heart and Stroke Foundation Canadian Ski Patrol Lifesaving Society Table des directeurs médicaux régionaux des services préhospitaliers d urgence ÉPIPEN TWINJECT
29 29 Questions? Thank you for your attention Version 4 h MAJ
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