J. Epinephrine Auto-Injectors

Table of Contents

Steps

  1. Check the first 5 rights and follow the EAP, if applicable
  2. Follow instructions for each individual brand of epinephrine auto-injector for this purpose the pen instructions are provided
  3. Remove the auto-injector from the case, box, or tube packaging and hold in your fist
  4. School personnel checks the 5 rights again
  5. Pull the appropriately colored safety guard cap from the pen per the manufacturer instructions
  6. Place the red or orange tip firmly against the side of the student’s thigh, about halfway between the knee or hip (on the outside of the clothing or directly on the skin)
  7. The medication will auto-inject (Do not inject in a vein or the buttocks)
  8. Hold the auto-injector in place for the prescribed time as indicated in the manufacturer’s instructions
  9. Massage the area after injection
  10. Place the used injector back in the safety case, box or tube packaging
  11. Ensure the school personnel complete the 6th right: documentation
  12. If the emergency medical services are notified, give them the used epinephrine auto-injector
  13. Communicate with the school nurse
  14. If emergency services are not notified, place the used epinephrine auto-injector in a sharps container