PPT-Allergy Awareness & EpiPen Use

Common allergies in children Tree Nuts Milk Egg Peanut Bananas Pollen Soy Shellfish Latex Fish Wheat Animal Dander What is an allergy An allergy is an abnormal response to a normal substance. Immunotherapy is widely used by allergy specialists because it treats the underlying cause of allergic reactions instead of temporarily alleviating symptoms. Immunotherapy is designed to gradually desensitize the immune system to specific allergens. Patients receive small doses of a specific allergen(s) – not enough to cause a full-blown allergic reaction, but enough to build up a tolerance. Immunotherapy can potentially lead to remission of allergy symptoms, even after discontinuing treatment. Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Epilepsy, Diabetes, CPR. ALLERGY/ANAPHYLAXIS. Allergies occur when the immune system becomes sensitive and overreacts to common substances that are normally harmless.. Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life threatening allergic reaction. #TakeTheKit. Please watch a short YouTube film from The Anaphylaxis Campaign.. This film is particularly suitable for anyone with responsibility for older children and young people.. It highlights the particular risks young people face.. JB/4/3/17. Epinephrine……….. It quickly constricts blood vessels, raising blood pressure . . It relaxes smooth muscles in the lungs to improve breathing . JB/4/3/17. Epinephrine continued…... The purpose of this overview is to create food allergy awareness. It is not intended to diagnose medical conditions or prescribe treatment.. When you have completed the overview you should know:. Common food allergens. . Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday. Friday. Week 1. 4/11,. 25/11, 16/12, 20/1, 10/2, 9/3, 30/3. Main. Cheese & Tomato Pizza. Sausage Roll with Jacket Wedges. Roast Chicken with Roast Potatoes & Gravy. Each EpiPen ® Auto-Injector delivers a single dose of 0.3mg epinephrine injection, USP, 1:1000 (0.3 mL) in a sterile solution. Each EpiPen Jr ® Auto-Injector delivers a single dose of 0.15m Email: education @allergy .org.au Prescription 1. RECOMMENDED History of anaphylaxis* (if patient is considered to be at continuing risk)2. MAY BE RECOMMENDED History of a gener 4 4 Asthma reliever medication prescribed: Y N Mild to moderate allergic reactions (such as hives or swelling) may not always occur before anaphylaxis Photo Date of birth:Confirmed allergens:Family/em Why is it so important to be allergy aware?. Allergic reactions. An allergic reaction happens when a person comes into contact with something, such as a food, that their body thinks will be harmful for them.. Welcome. What is an allergy?. Allergic reactions. Signs of a reaction. Medication. Further risks. Emotional impact. What is an allergy?. An allergy is when your body reacts to things that can be harmless to others. Dr Stephen Gilmartin, Emergency Medicine SHO, Sligo University Hospital. Dr Mohsin Hussain, Emergency Medicine Registrar, Sligo University Hospital. Dr Michael Sweeney, Emergency Medicine Consultant, Sligo Regional Hospital. Learning Activity on Food Allergy. Email: . allergy@allergy.org.nz. What is a food allergy?. Click on the image to watch the video.. Answer the following questions:. What is the word/term that refers to a substance that can cause an allergic reaction?. . Life Threatening Allergies/Anaphylaxis & Epinephrine Injection Training. . Purpose. . To provide unlicensed school personnel with basic knowledge and skills to administer epinephrine by auto-injector in a life threatening situation within the guidelines set forth by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health School Health Unit.