Posted by cland on Jun 20, 2011 in Support Group | 0 comments
For those parents whose children suffer from food allergies, we probably do not go to many places without our homemade meals, Kirkland wipres and package with medicines and EpiPens. However, when was the last time that you (or the people that care for your kids) go through a refresher course on using an administering an EpiPen. I know they are supposedly simple to use (and I have not had to personally administer one)….but it does travel with us everywhere so knowing how to use it in the event of an emergency is essential as a parent of a child with food allergies. As a quick review, I downloaded the app from the Apple Appstore to my iPad and found it very easy to follow. There are some slides and a quick video.
If you have an IOS device, the Dey Pharma application is FREE and it worth the few seconds it takes to download. It is useful in refreshing your skills or even helping someone else (like a teacher, a babysitter, mother-in-law, friend) understand how to administer epinephrine from the EpiPen in the event of an allergic reaction. Of course, if you ever have an instant of doubt, seeking a doctor or calling 911 immediately should always be a first course of action.
The iPhone and iPad application offers the following useful information:
- A video demonstrating how to use an EpiPen Auto-Injector
- A quick slideshow (User Guide) to help you visually walk someone through the three steps of an EpiPen injection
- The ability for you and your healthcare professional to create multiple allergy profiles listing allergens to avoid and symptoms that may indicate an allergic emergency
- The ability to share the User Guide and your allergy profile(s) with anyone via Email
To download the application for your Ipad or iPhone, please click here for more information.
Hopefully in the next release of the application they will offer the abiliy to track and e-mail you reminders when your EpiPen’s are about to expire.