Hi Mary,
I got stung on the back of the neck last weekend when managing my hives. I don't think I'd want to lie down with my lower limbs raised with 30,000 or so bees milling around. SCARY!!! :0)
Regards, Bob
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From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Mary Sweeney
Sent: 15 May 2007 15:31
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Epipens
Hi Nicola
Epipens are P.O.M.s and if the GP assesses the risk to
be great enough then, he/she will prescribe.
Going back to my 'ging gang gooly days' of Beaver Cub/
Brownie leader, those children known to be at risk of
anaphylactic reactions handed their epipens over to us
leaders when out and about or at meetings. I think the
children were more confident than most of the leaders
and probably thought it would count as badge work if
one of their chums took ill!
The training pack is from www.epipen.co.uk. It
includes DVD, mock epipen and patient information
leaflets. I have tailored mine to the apiarists by
adding a few bits for my training session insofar as
advising that anyone who has been stung/bitten should
lie down with lower limbs raised. This was advice
given by the 'anaphylaxis campaign'.
Good luck.
Best wishes
Mary
--- Nicola johns <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi Mary,
>
> I have been asked to provide training for Nursery
> Nurses who look after a little boy with a nut
> allergy. The parents have asked for the epipens to
> administer them should he experience an anaphylactic
> reaction. I have ordered the video/DVD from the
> anaphylaxis campaign; however I would be very
> interested in the training kit you talk about. Could
> you tell me which manufacturer supplied you with it?
>
>
> I would also be grateful if any one has a policy
> surrounding administration of epipens or something
> similar.
>
> Many thanks
>
> Nicky Johns
> Health Services Manager
> Swansea College
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [log in to unmask]
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Mary
> Sweeney
> Sent: 11 May 2007 22:06
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Epipens
>
> Hi there just reading the threads on this. Surely
> the
> first aiders would know the difference between an
> anaphylactic reaction and a faint??
> I have recently obtained a training kit from the
> epipen manufacturers as I have work with apiarists
> who provide training courses on bee keeping for
> beginners.
> Although their course information discourages those
> known to experience anaphylaxis, we decided it was
> best for the trainers to have some information on
> the
> administration of adrenalin, just in case any
> mavericks signed up.
> I have trained the trainers using the pack and have
> left it with them should they wish to 'refresh'
> their
> knowledge.
> The packs are only given out to healthcare
> professionals and you will be asked for your NMC
> PIN,
> which they verify before dispatching.
> I have found www.anaphylaxis.org.uk and
> www.allergyfoundation.com to be useful websites.
> Best wishes
> Mary
> --- Frank Oakes <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
>
> > You could try your nearest nurse training
> > university. I just did a
> > venepuncture course at Edge Hill (North West) for
> > £30 for a mornings
> > training.
> >
> > Frank
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [log in to unmask]
> > [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
> > Of Barbara Higgins
> > Sent: 09 May 2007 21:12
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Epipens
> >
> > Good Evening list
> >
> > Does anyone on the list know who can provide
> > training to First Aiders on the
> > use of Epipens.
> > I have contacted the manufacturers and St John's
> > Ambulance but they do not
> > provide training. I am trying to contact our PCT
> to
> > see if they have
> > anything to offer but thought I would also ask on
> > the list to see what
> > suggestions anyone may have.
> >
> > Many Thanks
> >
> > Barbara
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