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Hear from our customers and learn how they responded to hypoglycemic and diabetic patients in their clinic using a HealthFirst Emergency Medical Kit.

A patient rushed in from the parking lot saying they were having a severe allergic reaction to a smoothie they’d been drinking. The staff immediately used epinephrine from their emergency medical kit to assist the patient.

An employee experienced a potential allergic reaction and was treated with the AUVI-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injector from the SM27 Emergency Medical Kit. The employee was transported to the hospital for further care and thankfully, they are doing well now.

A patient came in for allergy testing when her throat started bothering her. An over-the-counter antihistamine was given at first but after 20 minutes, the patient was not feeling better and said it felt like her throat was closing. The office used the epinephrine from their STAT KIT Z-1000 and the patient had immediate relief.

Recently had to use a non-patient specific auto-injector for a staff member that had been diagnosed with a sesame allergy. She went into anaphylaxis after eating sun butter at the program...is doing well!

Patient had an allergic reaction due to being pre-medicated with Amoxicillin. The patient experienced dizziness, stomach ache, was sweaty, their blood pressure went down a bit, plus trouble breathing and some wheezing. The doctor administered Epinephrine and Diphenhydramine.

The patient was undergoing a CP study with contrast for the first time when they experienced an allergic reaction. Diphenhydramine was administered, the reaction resolved, and the patient was stable and able to leave after a period of observation.

The rate of anaphylaxis in the United States has doubled over the past 20 years, and at least 1,500 people die from the disorder each year.

Sources: National Institutes of Health

Your Response Matters

A patient with hypoglycemia or diabetic distress can occur in any clinic at any time. It's important to know exactly which medication to grab and how to appropriately respond.

Source: Guide to Medical Emergency Readiness in a Dental Office by Dr. Stanley Malamed, DDS

Indication	Signs and Symptoms	Medication	Dosage & Route
Allergy Anaphylaxis (sudden onset: seconds to minutes after exposure to allergen)	Sudden onset and rapid progression following drug administration: Urticaria, runny nose, watery eyes, flushing Abdominal cramping Angioedema (swelling of lips, common) Lightheadedness Respiratory distress: wheezing, hoarseness, difficulty speaking Hypotension (low blood pressure), tachycardia (rapid heart rate) Possible loss of consciousness	Epinephrine Oxygen	Epinephrine Auto-Injector: 0.3 mg IM (1:1000 >66 lb) vastus lateralis; 0.15 mg IM (1:1000 up to 66 lb) Oxygen (15 liters/minute flow)

Position comfortably—usually upright preferred.

Ensure the patient is in a comfortable position before proceeding.

Administer epinephrine.

Using an epinephrine auto-injector 0.3 mg IM (1:1000 >66 lb) vastus lateralis; 0.15mg IM (1:1000 up to 66 lb). Repeat epinephrine every 5 minutes until recovery or arrival of EMS. Alternate left and right vastus lateralis.

Permit recovery.

If patient remains conscious and alert, allow them to recover at their own pace. If patient loses consciousness, proceed to the tab labeled Patient is Unconscious.

Position supine with feet elevated slightly.

For dentists, you may keep the patient seated if in a dental chair. In all cases, position them supine with their feet elevated.

Contact EMS.

Before beginning any procedures, contact EMS immediately.

Use CAB as Necessary.

Initiate compressions, airway and breathing as necessary to resuscitate the patient.

Administer Epinephrine.

Provide Oxygen.

Give the patient oxygen at a rate of 15 liters/minute flow.

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The rate of anaphylaxis in the United States has doubled over the past 20 years, and at least 1,500 people die from the disorder each year.

Your Response Matters

Position comfortably—usually upright preferred.

Administer epinephrine.

Permit recovery.

Position supine with feet elevated slightly.

Contact EMS.

Use CAB as Necessary.

Administer Epinephrine.

Provide Oxygen.

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The rate of anaphylaxis in the United States has doubled over the past 20 years, and at least 1,500 people die from the disorder each year.

Your Response Matters

Position comfortably—usually upright preferred.

Administer epinephrine.

Permit recovery.

Position supine with feet elevated slightly.

Contact EMS.

Use CAB as Necessary.

Administer Epinephrine.

Provide Oxygen.

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