Moderate to Severe Allergic Reaction Medical Directive

Question 1

What are the indications to consider treatment using the moderate to severe allergic reaction medical directive?

Answer 1

Exposure to a probable allergen

AND

Signs and/or symptoms of moderate to severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)

Question 2

What are the conditions for using epi in an allergic reaction?

Answer 2

For anaphylaxis only

Question 3

What are the contraindications to administering epi in a allergic reaction?

Answer 3

Allergy or sensitivity to epi

Question 3

What are the conditions for using diphenhydramine in an allergic reaction?

Answer 3

pt’s weight is ≥ 25 kg

Question 4

What are the contraindications to administering diphenhydramine in a allergic reaction?

Answer 4

Allergy or sensitivity to diphenhydramine

Question 5

Per the allergic reaction medical directive, what is the route,

concentration

dose

max single dose

dosing interval

max number of doses

Answer 5

IM

1 mg/mL = 1:1,000

0.01mg/kg

0.5 mg

minimum 5 minutes

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