The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy

ASCIA action plans for anaphylaxis

ASCIA action plan for anaphylaxis (personal) for use with EpiPen and EpiPen Jr adrenaline autoinjectors Action Plan for Anaphylaxis Personal 696.58 Kb	ASCIA action plan for anaphylaxis  (general) for use with EpiPen and EpiPen Jr adrenaline autoinjectors  Action Plan for Anaphylaxis General 697.59 Kb
– to be completed by a doctor	– for use as a poster or in first aid kits
ASCIA action plan for anaphylaxis  (insect allergy - personal) for use with EpiPen and EpiPen Jr adrenaline autoinjectors  Action Plan for Insect Allergy Personal 695.65 Kb	ASCIA action plan for allergic reactions (personal)  Action Plan for Allergic Reactions Personal 494.24 Kb
– to be completed by a doctor	– to be completed by a doctor

The ASCIA action plans for anaphylaxis should be stored with the adrenaline auotinjector as the plans include instructions on how to give an adrenaline autoinjector.  Adrenaline autoinjectors contain a single, premeasured dose of adrenaline, and have been designed to be given by a non-medical person, such as a friend, teacher, childcare worker, parent, passer-by or by the patient themselves (if they are not too unwell to do this).  

Frequently asked questions and answers (FAQ) - ASCIA action plans for anaphylaxis and allergic reactions

(including an explanation of how the action plans have changed from the original 2003 versions)

FAQs for ASCIA action plans for anaphylaxis and allergic reactions

First Aid for Anaphylaxis

 ASCIA First Aid Treatment for Anaphylaxis 2009 35.83 Kb

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 http://www.allergyfacts.org.au/

 ASCIA Anaphylaxis Travel Plan 107.00 Kb

Adrenaline autoinjectors for general use

 Adrenaline autoinjectors for general use Feb 2010 58.92 Kb

Adrenaline autoinjector storage, expiry and disposal

Adrenaline autoinjectors (EpiPen or Anapen) should be stored in a cool dark place (such as an insulated wallet) at room temperature - but NOT refrigerated. Whilst they should be kept out of the reach of small children, adrenaline autoinjectors must be readily available when needed and not in a locked cupboard. 

The shelf life of adrenaline autoinjectors is normally around 20 months from the date of manufacture and the expiry date needs to be marked on a calendar and it needs to be replaced prior to this date. Expired adrenaline autoinjectors are not as effective when used for treating allergic reactions. However, an expired adrenaline autoinjector should be used in preference to not using one. In the EpiPen there is 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 should be safe to use.

Adrenaline autoinjectors cannot be reused even if some adrenaline remains inside the device. Used adrenaline autoinjectors should be placed in a rigid sharps disposal unit, or another rigid container if a sharps container is not available.

ASCIA Guidelines for adrenaline autoinjector prescription

ASCIA Guidelines for adrenaline autoinjector prescription

 Guidelines for adrenaline autoinjector prescription 80.82 Kb

PBS listing for adrenaline autoinjectors 

www.pbs.gov.au/html/home

ASCIA anaphylaxis e-training 

www.allergy.org.au/etraining 

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

ASCIA Guidelines for prevention of food anaphylactic reactions

 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
www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1440-1754.2004.00509.x

EpiPen or EpiPen Jr 

Proforma - an example of a form that can be used to handle requests
for EpiPen or EpiPen Jr on PBS Authority prescription

 Proforma - requests for EpiPen or EpiPen Jr 489.99 Kb

National Prescribing Service

National Prescribing Service (NPS)

Anaphylaxis Guidelines for schools and childcare services 

For ASCIA guidelines go to www.allergy.org.au/content/view/31/258/ 

Links to region specific guidelines (or other relevant information) are listed below, in alphabetical order by region. 

It is important to note that providers of face to face anaphylaxis training vary between regions. For information on training options in each region, contact the local departments of Health, Education or Children's Services, Anaphylaxis Australia or Allergy New Zealand.  

ASCIA Anaphylaxis e-training for schools and childcare service staff will be available, at no charge, from 9th March 2010.  This training has been developed to be used where face to face anaphylaxis training isn't available (or feasible), as a refresher, or for interim training whilst waiting for face to face training.   

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

www.det.act.gov.au/publications_and_policies/policy_a-z (select first aid)  

NEW SOUTH WALES 

www.health.nsw.gov.au/factsheets/general/allergies.html

www.schools.nsw.edu.au/studentsupport/studenthealth/conditions/anaphylaxis/index.php 

www.community.nsw.gov.au/DOCSWR/_assets/main/documents/ANAPHYLAXIS_GUIDELINES.PDF

NEW ZEALAND

www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?documentid=11787

www.allergy.org.nz/shop/schools+and+pre-schools.html

NORTHERN TERRITORY

www.det.nt.gov.au/about-us/policies/documents/schools/students-with-notified-medical-conditions

QUEENSLAND

http://education.qld.gov.au/schools/healthy/anaphylaxis.html  

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

www.decs.sa.gov.au/speced2/pages/health/chessPathways (select Allergy and Anaphylaxis)

TASMANIA

www.education.tas.gov.au/school/health/students_health_care_requirements

VICTORIA

www.education.vic.gov.au/healthwellbeing/health/anaphylaxis.htm

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

www.health.wa.gov.au/anaphylaxis/home/

www.det.wa.edu.au/inclusiveeducation/detcms/portal/ 

PATIENT SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS 

Anaphylaxis Australia

Guide for children (with severe allergies) starting Kinder or Preschool 

www.allergyfacts.org.au/schools.html

Allergy New Zealand 

Allergy and Anaphylaxis Guidelines for Early Childhood Services and Schools

www.allergy.org.nz/shop/schools+and+pre-schools.html

Content last updated February 2010