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State of WisconsinEMT-Basic: A Practice BasedApproach to EMS Education(2) Medication is not discolored (if able to see)c) Remove safety cap from the auto-injectord) Place tip of auto-injector against the patient's thigh(1) Lateral portion of the thigh.(2) Midway between the waist and the kneee) Push the injector firmly against the thigh until the injectoractivatesf) Hold the injector in place until the medication is injectedg) Record activity and timeh) Dispose of injector in sharps container7. Actionsa) Dilates the bronchiolesb) Constricts blood vessels8. Side effectsa) Increases heart rateb) Pallorc) Dizzinessd) Chest paine) Headachef) Nauseag) Vomitingh) Excitability, anxiousness9. Re-assessment strategiesa) Transportb) Continue focused assessment of airway, breathing andcirculatory status(1) Patient condition continues to worsen(a) Decreasing mental status(b) Increasing breathing difficulty(c) Decreasing blood pressure(d) Obtain medical direction(i) Additional dose of epinephrine(ii) Treat for shock(iii) Prepare to initiate Basic Cardiac Lifesupport measuresCPRAED(2) Patient condition improves. Provide supportivecare(a) Oxygen(b) Treat for shockModule 4-58

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