Gave an EPI pen for first time in years

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Kid chewed a pretzel that a friend gave him with peanut butter inside. After chewing, realized it and spit it out, but reaction was starting. Vitals were all normal and lungs clear. Gave Benadryl while calling parents. Started with hives around mouth. Gave Epi pen and called 911. Mom and ambulance rolled up at same time and kiddo transported. Kid learned not to eat anything from someone else.

Specializes in school nursing.
On 1/31/2020 at 1:59 PM, tining said:

I am seeing a lot of allergy students getting those protein/meal replacement bars - Lara, Cliff, Luna and reacting.

Wow, good to know!

On 1/31/2020 at 2:04 PM, cid1 said:

My admin hasn't even stepped into my office today to check on anything even when I radio'd that I am calling 911.

Wow, my admin are all part of my emergency response team. They would never leave me alone in that situation. I'm surprised and honestly a little miffed for you.

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Specializes in school nursing/ maternal/child hospital based.
On 1/31/2020 at 1:52 PM, Flare said:

in honor of Old dude, who is off enjoying retirement :), BAM! another child saved from the icy jaws of the grim reaper by a highly skilled school nurse!!

Great save! You do our profession proud!

(because i'm sure your admins and co-workers are not nearly as excited for your save as they should be )

ABSOLUTELY! Great job Nurse!!!!

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Specializes in School Nursing.

awesome job!?

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Specializes in ICU/community health/school nursing.

Also, apropos of noting, it makes a satisfying "THWOCK" noise going in, doesn't it?

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Thanks everyone! Kids is doing fine. No additional treatment needed at the hospital. I will continue to ride this happy wave ?

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