Anaphylaxis savior "EpiPen"

Epipen is epinephrine auto-injector that prevents allergic reactions and can help during life threatening conditions as well.

When to use:-

  • Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) symptoms like:
  1. Trouble breathing

  2. Swollen tongue/lips/throat

  3. Skin rash with itching or hives

  4. Feeling faint or dizzy

  5. Vomiting after exposure to allergen (e.g., peanuts, insect stings)

How to use ?!

  1. Remove from case

  2. Hold it RIGHT
    (Blue to the sky, orange to the thigh)

  3. Remove the BLUE cap

  4. Push ORANGE tip into the outer thigh
    (Push firmly until you hear a click and hold for 3 seconds)

  5. Remove and massage the site

  6. Lie person down & raise legs

  7. If no improvement in 5–15 mins, use second EpiPen

Points to note :-

  1. Always carry 2 EpiPens
  2. Call emergency while using it
  3. Still consult a doctor to be sure
  4. Don’t wait for the symptoms to get worse.

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Informative in theory and practical👍.

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Nice information… thankyou so much

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Very informative article.
Completely agreed, the EpiPen is a lifesaving device that injects epinephrine to treat anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction. It works quickly to relieve symptoms like swelling, trouble breathing, and rapid heartbeat. Proper use and timely administration are crucial in emergency situations.

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Thank you.
This very useful.
I have heard of EpiPen but I have never seen or used one.

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Informative

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Very informative .

Thank you .

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Useful and practical information ! Using epipens is part of first aid and delay in using it makes the severe allergic reaction fatal. Some countries have even included it in its emergency first aid supplies so we should know how to use it.

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Informative post

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That’s really Informative. The device that can prevent an individual from immediate anaphylactic shock.

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Very nice and informative article!
Thank you!

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Wow! This will be very handy and life-saving! Insightful!

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Very informative , thanks

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Clear and well explained.

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Very informative and easy to understand

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Informative.

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