Anaphylaxis is a sudden, life threatening severe allergic reaction that involves the whole body and is usually caused by a reaction to: food, insect stings, medication, and latex. Person may or may not have a history or diagnosis of an allergy or anaphylaxis. When a person exhibits symptoms of anaphylaxis, enact the Anaphylaxis EAP and CALL 911 Immediately.

HUBBARD SPORTS CAMP: Note all allergies in your group, have a custom plan ready for each allergy (pre and post)

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

Symptoms can progress quickly and can be fatal without prompt treatment. Asthmatic reactions present many of the same symptoms as anaphylaxis. If you are unsure, always use Epinephrine (EpiPen) if one is prescribed for that individual.

1. Swelling of lips, eyelids, throat and tongue
2. Extreme difficulty breathing
3. Coughing/wheezing
4. Altered mental status
5. Anxiety
6. Hives/itching
7. Nausea/vomiting
8. Abdominal pain/ cramping
9. Diarrhea

FIRST AID 

1. Stay with patron.
2. If the patron has an EpiPen prescription with him or her or on site, the patron, guardian or rescuer may administer Epinephrine as directed. 
3. If EMS does not arrive within 5-10 minutes of first administration, prepare to administer 2nd dose. Epi or asthma medication should NOT be relied on to solve the problem.
4. Sit them up or put in recovery position. 
5. Notify the parents if not already done.
6. Meet EMT.
7. Accompany child to emergency care facility (family member/ staff member).

EpiPen Dosage:

How to administer EpiPen: (Call 911 if administering an EpiPen)

1. Form a fist around the center of the unit.
2. Pull off/Flip up activation cap.
3. Hold tip near outer thigh.
4. Swing and jab into outer thigh.
5. Hold in place and count to 10.
6. Pull the injector straight out. Rub injected area for 15 seconds.
7. Carefully place the used auto-injector, needle end first, into the storage tube of the carrying case. Ask EMS providers for help in proper disposal.