Emergency Medication Adrenaline Awareness Training Resources

Emergency Medication Adrenaline – Health and Social Care Training Resource Pack

This training pack explains what emergency medication is, when it may be required and the responsibilities staff have when supporting someone who needs rescue medicines including adrenaline. The content is written in plain language to support staff with different levels of experience and confidence.

This resource is fully editable and suitable for use in residential care homes, domiciliary care, supported living nursing services and agency settings. It is ideal for trainers and organisations delivering in house training. The pack can be used for inductions, CPD sessions, team meetings and refresher training.

Presentation (43 slides)

Aims
Introduction
Anaphylaxis
Cardiac Arrest
Severe Asthma Attacks
End Comments
Section - ADMINISTRATION
Cardiac Arrest
Anaphylaxis
Severe Asthma Attacks
Standard Asthma Management
Auto-Injectors for Severe Asthma
Severe Asthma Attacks – Last Resort Treatment
Severe Asthma Attacks – Dosage and Administration
End Comments
Adrenaline Auto-Injector for the Self-Administration of Adrenaline
Epipen Administration
Before Activating the Epipen
Preparing the EpiPen and Choosing the Injection Site
Administration
Safe Disposal
Use of Epipens by Health Care Professionals
Section - ADMINISTRATION VIA INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION
RCUK Guidelines
Recognition of Anaphylaxis
Confirm Need for IM Injection
Draw Up Adrenaline
Injection Site and Preparation
Administration and Disposal
Monitor the Patient
End Comments
Section - ADMINISTRATION VIA INTRAVENOUS (IV) INFUSION
Indications
Preparation
IV Access
IV Infusion
Continuous Monitoring
ROSC And Post-ROSC Care
Titration and Duration
Documentation
End Notes
References

Word Document
Handout

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