Administration of Epinephrine Auto-Injector (EpiPen)

In this course, you will learn the essential steps and knowledge to correctly perform the Epinephrine Auto-Injector procedure on another person. This course will take you through the proper steps to safely use an EpiPen alongside with correct terminology and common mistakes so you're equipped with all the knowledge to make wise, educated decisions in emergency situations.

This video will demonstrate the steps to safely recognizing symptoms and the actions required under circumstances of medical emergencies.

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Blue Safety Cap

Expiry Date

Orange Needle Cover

Adrenaline Viewing window

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Hover over the box to reveal function

Always remember, "Blue to the sky, orange to the thigh"

Try putting the steps in order

Identify the symptoms of systemic anaphylaxis. Ensure the expiry date is still valid and solution is clear. Form a fist around the midsection

Position the orange tip at a 90-degree angle against the vastus lateralis. Swing and push the injector firmly until a distinct "click" is heard or felt

Withdraw the unit and massage the injection site for 10 seconds. Place the used unit into a designated sharps container

Maintain the device firmly against the thigh for a full 3 to 10 seconds to ensure the entire dose of epinephrine is delivered via the pressurized plunger

Remove the blue safety release cap by pulling it straight up while maintaining a firm grip on the carrier tube

Identify the injection site. If necessary, clear the area of bulky clothing

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Common Fail Points and Mistakes to look out for...

Improper Grip

Placing a thumb over the end of the device, which can lead to accidental self-injection into the digit.

Inadequate Force

Failing to hear the "click," resulting in the needle not penetrating the subcutaneous layer.

Premature Withdrawal

Removing the device before the 3-second minimum, leading to an incomplete dose.

Accidental self-injection

Attempting to deploy the device with the needle end facing the user's thumb.

Incorrect injection site selection

Attempting to inject into a vein or the gluteus muscle.

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look out for these crucial points

Select 1 out of the 4 options

Q10. Which side of the EpiPen should face up as you inject it?

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Select the most appropriate answer

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We must understand the "why" to fully grasp an idea.

1

We wait for the "click" signals because that the needle has deployed into the intramuscular space. Wait 3 seconds until the dosage is completely injected.

2

Remove the blue safety release cap by pulling it straight up while maintaining a firm grip on the carrier tube. This action arms the internal spring-loaded firing mechanism.

3

we form a fist around the midsection of the injector, ensuring no digits cover either end of the device to avoid injecting yourself, and because it allows a stable grip

4

we massage the injection area after dosage completion because it stimulates systemic absorption

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This will help you make informed decisions on your own

For the final assessment, identify the mistake from given scenarios

Case 10: User holds the pen blue side up and injects the needle into the Vastus Laterus. They remove the injection immediately afterwards.

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Identify where the user went wrong and how you would correct it

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🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations!

you've successfully reached the end of the course

you've learned the function of the epipen, how to perform the injection and what mistakes to avoid. You are now well equipped to conduct an injection in an emergency