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FOR INFORMATION ONLY: HOW TO USE TWINJECT ® Pull off GREEN end cap labeled “1”. Never put thumb, finger or h<strong>and</strong> over the RED tip. Pull off GREEN end cap labeled “2” Press RED cap into outer thigh until unit activates. Hold Twinject® in place for about 10 seconds video link 20 Reference: www.twinject.ca
WHAT TO DO AFTER GIVING EPINEPHERINE • If dizzy or faint have student lie still on his or her back with feet higher than the head • If nauseous or vomiting, have the student lie on their side to prevent choking • If breathing is difficult, have the student sit up • Loosen tight clothing <strong>and</strong> cover student with blanket • Don’t give anything to drink • Send auto-injector with student to hospital 21
Page 1 and 2: Adapted from the Ministry of Educat
Page 3 and 4: WHAT IS ANAPHYLAXIS Occurs when a
Page 5 and 6: Swollen lips/face and hives present
Page 7 and 8: MOST DANGEROUS SYMPTOMS Trouble br
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Page 11 and 12: PREVENTION = HAVING A PLAN Ensure
Page 13 and 14: WHAT SHOULD I DO When in doubt, a
Page 15 and 16: WHAT IS AN EPIPEN ® A disposable,
Page 17 and 18: WHAT IS ALLERJECT TM A disposable
Page 19: WHAT IS TWINJECT ® •A disposabl
Page 23 and 24: RESOURCES For more information cont
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