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Posted By Scott d
Hi All,
I do not want to start a discussion on whether or not first aiders should administer treatment using Epipens, as this has been discussed at some length in the past.
I would be interested in the details of any organisation which carries out training for administering Epipen treatment; preferably in the North East.
Many Thanks,
Scott
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Posted By A.Dennis
The pen should come with all the information you need for people to use it.
However, the decision making process for when you should use it is going to be a lot more difficult.
I would think it very hard to find trainers for epipen use - as training involves practise... I don't know where they will find some people with a nut allergy willing to eat snickers... just so some guys can get experience using the epipen. It's not like training guys to use fire extinguishers!
This may explain why there has been little response. Although if you check the epipen website they have a video.
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Posted By Scott d
Hi A.Dennis,
I have acquired a training pen which is supposed to act similar to the real thing but without the needle and medication.
Having had a look at the video and read the information and it all seems pretty simple, however; I am not comfortable in training anyone to do this and feel it would be better if it were delivered by a more competent person such as a nurse maybe?
Thanks Again,
Scott
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Posted By Andrew Perrett Scott, Training in the use of Epi-pens is available from www.staffsafetysolutions.com. As well as the background subject knowledge and practice with training pens, it also covers the safe handling and disposal of the epi-pens post incident. Andrew
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Posted By Sally
school nursing service provides our training. Contact through your local NHS.
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