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Anaphylaxis action plans

Action Plan Anaphylaxis Personal Action_Plan_anaphylaxis_personal 617.78 Kb	Action Plan for Anaphylaxis General Action_Plan_anaphylaxis_general 710.90 Kb
– to be completed by a doctor	– for use as a poster or in first aid kits

Action Plan for Insect Allergy Personal Action_Plan_insect_allergy_personal 679.71 Kb	Action Plan for Allergic Reactions Personal Action_Plan_allergic_reactions_personal 276.70 Kb
– to be completed by a doctor	– to be completed by a doctor

Action plans for allergic reactions

Frequently asked questions and answers (including an explanation of how the action plans have changed from the original 2003 versions)

Travel plan for people at risk of anaphylaxis

This plan has been developed to assist passengers who need to carry adrenaline auto-injectors (such as EpiPen) on airline flights. The plan should be used in conjunction with an action plan for anaphylaxis (personal) and both plans need to be completed by a doctor. General travel information for people at risk of anaphylaxis is available on the website of the patient support group, Anaphylaxis Australia www.allergyfacts.org.au

pdf ASCIA Anaphylaxis Travel Plan 107.00 Kb

Adrenaline auto-injectors in first aid kits - information sheet

pdf ASCIA Adrenaline Autoinjectors in First Aid Kits Nov 2008 85.30 Kb

EpiPen storage, expiry and disposal

The EpiPen should be stored in a cool dark place (such as an insulated wallet) at room temperature - but NOT refrigerated. The EpiPen should be readily available when needed and not in a locked cupboard. It should be kept out of the reach of small children.

The shelf life of EpiPen is normally 19-20 months from the date of manufacture in the USA. The expiry date needs to be marked on a calendar and replaced prior to this date. Expired EpiPens are not as effective when used for treating allergic reactions. However, an expired EpiPen should be used in preference to not using an EpiPen at all. The EpiPen has a clear window near the tip where you can check the colour of the drug – if it is clear (not brown or cloudy or containing sediment) it is safe to use.

After the EpiPen has "fired", the needle is exposed and could cause injury. After use, continue to handle the EpiPen safely and with care, even if you think the EpiPen has not worked properly. The EpiPen cannot be reused even though some adrenaline remains inside the device. The used EpiPen should be placed in a rigid sharps disposal unit, or another rigid container if a sharps container is not available.

Reference: ASCIA Anaphylaxis training resources for educators and allied health professionals (see link below).

ASCIA EpiPen prescription guidelines

ASCIA EpiPen Prescription Guidelines

ASCIA EpiPen Prescription Guidelines 39.35 Kb

EpiPen PBS

http://www.pbs.gov.au/html/home

ASCIA Anaphylaxis training resources for educators and allied health professionals

pdf ASCIA Anaphylaxis Training Resources 165.44 Kb

ASCIA Guidelines for prevention of food anaphylactic reactions
in schools, preschools and childcare centres

ASCIA Guidelines for prevention of food anaphylactic reactions

pdf ASCIA Guidelines for prevention of food anaphylactic reactions 59.61 Kb

These guidelines are also published in the Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health Volume 40 Issue 12 Page 669 - December 2004
http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1440-1754.2004.00509.x