1. Emergency Procedures Training
Huntsville City Schools’ Employee Training : How to Recognize and Respond to Anaphylaxis, Allergies, Asthma, Diabetes, and Seizures
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2. Medical Emergencies
Anaphylaxis, Allergies, Asthma, Diabetes, and Seizures can be life-threatening
They must be treated immediately. A delay in treatment can have devastating results
Never leave a student alone who is experiencing a medical emergency
Never send a student to the clinic “alone” who is experiencing a potential medical emergency
Some students are allowed to self-carry and/or self- administer emergency medications following the PPA and Management Plan/IHP/EAP/CAP/Bus Plan
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3. Anaphylaxis (“anna-fill-axis”)
Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening
It must be treated immediately. A delay in treatment can have devastating results.
The drug of choice is epinephrine and it should be administered PROMPTLY A Trained Member of the School’s Emergency Team (Medication Assistant or Nurse)
Some students are allowed to self-carry and/or self- administer Epinephrine following the PPA and Management Plan/IHP/EAP/CAP/Bus Plan
It’s time to GET TRAINED!
Sicherer & Simons, 2007
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4. Tree nuts (walnuts, cashews, pecans, etc.)
Allergic Reactions
Common allergens include:
Bee stings
Latex
Food Allergies - most common allergens:
FAAN, 2012
Milk
Egg
Peanut
Tree nuts (walnuts, cashews, pecans, etc.)
Fish
Shellfish
Soy
Wheat
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5. Allergy Response
Remove student from allergen if possible – or remove allergen from student
Assess student symptoms – be prepared to initiate an Management /Emergency Care Plan quickly
Contact a the Onsite School Nurse or a member of the School’s Emergency Team immediately
Notify front office staff, principal & parent/guardian
School’s Emergency Team Member or Onsite School Nurse will administer an epinephrine auto-injector WITHOUT DELAY
Call 911 for an ambulance
Do Not leave student alone
Sicherer & Simons, 2007
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6. Allergy Management
Collaboration is vital – everyone should be aware of students with allergies
Must be willing to work as a team to keep these students safe
Robinson & Ficca, 2011
Classroom Teachers
School Administration
Special Area Teachers
Food Service
Student Instructional Support Personnel
Custodians
Transportation Staff
Everyone!
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7. What does it look like? Mild Allergic Reaction: MOUTH: Itchy mouth
SKIN: A few hives around mouth/face, mild itch
ABDOMINAL AREA/ STOMACH: Mild nausea/discomfort
FAAN, 2012
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8. What does it look like?
Anaphylaxis: Any SEVERE SYMPTOMS after suspected or known ingestion:
One or more of the following:
LUNG: Short of breath, wheeze, repetitive cough
HEART: Pale, blue, faint, weak pulse, dizzy, confused
THROAT: Tight, hoarse, trouble breathing/swallowing
MOUTH: Obstructive swelling (tongue and/or lips)
SKIN: Hives, itchy rashes, swelling (e.g. eyes, lips)
Abdominal Area/Stomach: Vomiting, diarrhea, crampy pain
Or combination of symptoms from different body areas
FAAN, 2012
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9. How will I know what to do?
Physician, Parent & School Nurse will develop an Management Plan/IHP/EAP/CAP/Bus Plan for students with a diagnosed allergy
Includes steps to follow
Should be reviewed regularly
Be prepared to act!
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10. Asthma
Asthma should be taken seriously. It can be a life-threatening emergency!
Asthma is a chronic medical condition characterized by the inflammation of the bronchial tubes due to recurrent obstruction of airflow and increased secretion of mucus
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11. Diabetes
Diabetes should be taken seriously. It can be a life-threatening emergency!
Diabetes is a very serious metabolic disorder that prevents the normal breakdown and use of food, especially sugars(carbohydrates) by the body.
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12. Diabetes
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13. Seizures
Seizures should be taken seriously. They can be a life-threatening emergency!
Seizures are caused by abnormal electrical activity within the nerve pathways of the brain.
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14. Seizures
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15. Today is the day that you learned how to save a child’s life!
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16. References
NASN, Get Trained© PowerPoint, this program is supported by an unrestricted grant from Mylan Specialty
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (2012). Retrieved from:
Robinson, J. & Ficca, M. (2012). Managing the student with severe food allergies. Journal of School Nursing, 28(3), doi: /
Sicherer, S. & Simons, F.E. (2007). Self-injectable epinephrine for first aid management of anaphylaxis. Pediatrics, 119(3), doi: /peds
ALSDE,
2003 Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Act HB0156 ENACTED Anaphylaxis Preparedness
For more information – know the brand of epinephrine auto-injector that your student has been prescribed:
Epi-Pen:
Auvi-Q:
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