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<strong>Immuno<strong>the</strong>rapy</strong> <strong>Safety</strong><br />

• Equipment:<br />

• Aeroallergen & venom extract<br />

storage (4º C refrigerator with<br />

alarm)<br />

• 1 ml (<strong>for</strong> AIT) & 3ml (<strong>for</strong> VIT)<br />

disposable (safety) syringes<br />

with 27gauge 5/8 inch needles<br />

• Epi-pen Auto-injectors 0.3mg<br />

<strong>for</strong> adults & 0.15mg <strong>for</strong> children<br />

• Alcohol pads<br />

• 2x2 gauze pads<br />

• Gloves<br />

• Sharps container<br />

• Crash cart – BLS+ level<br />

– Vital signs monitor, SO 2<br />

– Equipment to establish an<br />

oral airway<br />

– AMBU bag & oxygen<br />

equipment<br />

– Intravenous access/fluids<br />

– Injectable epinephrine<br />

– Injectable antihistamine<br />

– Injectable steroids<br />

• Phone (911)

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