ANAPHYLAXIS and ANA & EPI PEN TRAINING (2hrs)

According to the UK Resuscitation Council (Jan 08), the incidence of anaphylaxis is increasing and there is confusion about diagnosis, treatment, investigation and follow-up of patients who have had an anaphylactic reaction.

AIM OF COURSE:

Thiscourse for anyone to enable them to understand, recognise and treat Anaphylactic shock using an auto injection adrenaline pens.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Define the term anaphylaxis
• Identify triggers that could cause an anaphylactic reaction
• Describe the signs and symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction
• Describe the management of a patient in an anaphylactic reaction
• Be able to safely administer adrenaline via an auto injection pen.