Epi Given to Student - My First Time

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Specializes in NCSN.

Right in the middle of an unexpected fire alarm (a kindergarten student pulled one), I had a student with no history or asthma or food allergies go into anaphylaxis! I have given epi once before to a loved one, but this was my first time giving it to a student. The student was so scared but she really did amazing and she responded well to the epi and breathing treatment I started her on.

Thankfully because of the fire alarm situation EMS was already on the property and able to come.

Everyone was panicked, and despite never wanting bad things to happen to a student, it was a little exciting to be in full acute care nurse mode for a moment. :nurse:

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Specializes in ED, School Nurse.

Nice!! I'm glad you were there and able to help this student. And glad EMS was right there too!! Any idea what might have triggered the reaction?

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Good job, lifesaver!

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Great job! Extra stale saltines for you today!

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Specializes in School nursing.

Great job!! The first time is always so nerve-wracking. You will always remember it.

Add me to those curious what the student had a reaction.

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Specializes in School Nursing, Pediatrics.

Congrats!!! Great job! Extra wine tonight!!!

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Specializes in NCSN.
Nice!! I'm glad you were there and able to help this student. And glad EMS was right there too!! Any idea what might have triggered the reaction?

No idea. The student is also a FF because she hates everything except recess, so the plus was that I know her baseline well.

The teacher reported that after recess she started to complain of a stomach ache but the teacher put her off (because of above), but then she started acting sleepy and asked to see me right before the alarm sounded. she appeared at my door wheezing with facial swelling right as I was about to leave.

No signs of bug bites, no change in her lunch, no snacks in class.

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Specializes in Pediatrics Retired.

Great awareness, assessment, and intervention!! Bam! School nurse Wine comes through! - snatching kids from the jaws of death; one kid at a time!!

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Great job! So glad the student had you there! And BONUS that EMS was probably already on the way for the fire alarm!

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Specializes in School Nursing.

Ooof. Level-headed nursing for the win!

Giving an EpiPen to a child is one of those things I want to "get over with" and dread at the same time. It helps to hear you and your student had a positive outcome! Thanks for sharing. Hope there are answers for her soon :-)

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Specializes in School nurse.

Well done!

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Nice job! Good thing you were there :)

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