Emergency Medication Adrenaline Health and Social Care Training Resources

Adrenaline - Emergency Medication

Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), cardiac arrest and severe asthma attacks

Presentation and Handout

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Aims:
By the end of the session learners will understand:

• What adrenaline is and when it is administered
• Recognising when adrenaline is needed
• Administration techniques

Presentation (43 slides in sections)
Aims
Introduction
Anaphylaxis
Cardiac Arrest
Severe Asthma Attacks
End Comments
SECTION - ADMINISTRATION
Cardiac Arrest
Anaphylaxis
Severe Asthma Attacks
Standard Asthma Management
Auto-Injectors for Severe Asthma
Severe Asthma Attacks – Last Resort Treatment
Severe Asthma Attacks – Dosage and Administration
End Comments
Adrenaline Auto-Injector for the Self-Administration of Adrenaline
Epipen Administration
Before Activating the Epipen
Preparing the EpiPen and Choosing the Injection Site
Administration
Safe Disposal
Use of Epipens by Health Care Professionals
SECTION - ADMINISTRATION VIA INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION
RCUK Guidelines
Recognition of Anaphylaxis
Confirm Need for IM Injection
Draw Up Adrenaline
Injection Site and Preparation
Administration and Disposal
Monitor the Patient
End Comments
SECTION - ADMINISTRATION VIA INTRAVENOUS (IV) INFUSION
Indications
Preparation
IV Access
IV Infusion
Continuous Monitoring
ROSC And Post-ROSC Care
Titration and Duration
Documentation
End Notes
References

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