EPINEPHrine for Anaphylaxis

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Tue, 09/10/2019 - 16:48

Ramona A. Davis

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EPINEPHrine for Anaphylaxis

To prevent wrong dose or wrong route administration errors when administering EPINEPHrine for anaphylaxis, has your organization employed either of the following safeguards:

1.)EPINEPHrine autoinjectors (e.g. EpiPen, EpiPen Jr, Auvi-Q)
a.) If yes, are there specific care areas where these items
are maintained as floorstock? (e.g. oncology, radiology)

2.)EPINEPHrine kits (e.g vials of EPINEPHrine,
syringes, and clear instructions for dosing, preparation, and administration)
a.) If yes, are there specific care areas where these items
are maintained as floorstock? (e.g. oncology, radiology)

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