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My understanding is you're still supposed to attend an ER after administration if an epi pen because it's a "so you don't die immediately" stop gap. At least a
by dugite-code 10y ago
My understanding is you're still supposed to attend an ER after administration if an epi pen because it's a "so you don't die immediately" stop gap.
At least according to my last first aid course in Australia. At best you skip needing an ambulance
- FireBeyond 10y agoCorrect. Epi is a short-acting drug. Allergens can still cause anaphylaxis after the epi has broken down. Epi use should result in a call to emergency services, and/or a trip to the ED.