Quote from: SilverLining on October 19, 2012, 09:32:31 AM
Yesterday, ds comes home from school with papers he got from the V.P.
Not only do they now want the two forms I printed off the internet for the doctor to sign....there's a third that they want. I called the V.P. and he said this third form requires my signature, and they like to have it signed by the doctor but that's not required.QuoteIn big bold letters at the top it says Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan: It has my son's name and picture, lists his allergies and says where his auto-injectors are.
My son does not have asthma, but there is a box they can tick for students that do which says Asthmatic: Person is at greater risk. If person is having a reaction and has difficulty breathing, give epinephrine auto-injector before asthma medication.
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A person having an anaphylactic reaction might have ANY of these signs and symptoms:
- Skin: hives, swelling, itching, warmth, redness, rash
- Respiratory (breathing): wheezing, shortness of breath, throat tightness, cough, hoarse voice, chest pain/tightness, nasal congestion or hay fever-like symptoms (runny itchy nose and watery eyes, sneezing), trouble swallowing
- Gastrointestinal (stomach) nausea, pain/cramps, vomiting, diarrhea
- Cardiovascular (heart): pale/blue colour, weak pulse, passing out, dizzy/lightheaded, shock
- Other: anxiety, feeling of "impending doom", headache
Early recognition of symptoms and immediate treatment could save a person's life.
Act quickly. The first signs of a reaction can be mild, but symptoms can get worse very quickly.
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It then gives step by step instructions, a bit more detailed then this, but basically,
- give epinephrine. Give a second dose in 10-15 minutes or sooner IF the reaction continues or worsens.
- call 9-1-1
- go to hospital even if symptoms mild or have stopped
- call contact person
And numbers are listed.
I've got to say....I'm impressed. I've never seen a plan like this. A copy goes in the office, the staff room, and the teacher's daybook.[/list]
QuoteIn big bold letters at the top it says Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan: It has my son's name and picture, lists his allergies and says where his auto-injectors are.
My son does not have asthma, but there is a box they can tick for students that do which says Asthmatic: Person is at greater risk. If person is having a reaction and has difficulty breathing, give epinephrine auto-injector before asthma medication.
~~
A person having an anaphylactic reaction might have ANY of these signs and symptoms:
- Skin: hives, swelling, itching, warmth, redness, rash
- Respiratory (breathing): wheezing, shortness of breath, throat tightness, cough, hoarse voice, chest pain/tightness, nasal congestion or hay fever-like symptoms (runny itchy nose and watery eyes, sneezing), trouble swallowing
- Gastrointestinal (stomach) nausea, pain/cramps, vomiting, diarrhea
- Cardiovascular (heart): pale/blue colour, weak pulse, passing out, dizzy/lightheaded, shock
- Other: anxiety, feeling of "impending doom", headache
Early recognition of symptoms and immediate treatment could save a person's life.
Act quickly. The first signs of a reaction can be mild, but symptoms can get worse very quickly.
~~~
It then gives step by step instructions, a bit more detailed then this, but basically,
- give epinephrine. Give a second dose in 10-15 minutes or sooner IF the reaction continues or worsens.
- call 9-1-1
- go to hospital even if symptoms mild or have stopped
- call contact person
And numbers are listed.