hi folks
we have a student who carries an adrenalin injection with her at all times
due to severe allergies. in the case of an attack i was asking our first
aiders to administer the injection (a set amount of adrenalin in a "gun"
type injector) but we seem to have a problem with the procedures and
policies of first aid. when can a uni employee, and certified first aider,
give injections. so far i have heard that they would be personally liable
if things went wrong and have therefore been told not to administer oral
medication, injection or anything. (most first aiders have said that they
would do it in life/death situations but this is a personal decision)
any info out there on this? i appreciate that medication can be overdosed
and therefore uni's are scared of litigation but when an injection
administers a pre-set amount does this come under the same rules? (the
student has given permission for others to inject her in an emergency)
cheers
john
John Petrie
Student Adviser
University of Abertay Dundee
Dundee
DD1 1HG
01382 308932
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