A Universal Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan: Introducing the New Allergy and Anaphylaxis Care Plan From the American Academy of Pediatrics. (September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pistiner, Michael; Mattey, Beth
• Is Part Of: NASN school nurse. Volume 32:Number 5(2017:Sep.)
• Page Start: 283
• Page End: 286
• Publication Date: 2017-09
• Subjects: allergy -- anaphylaxis -- emergency care plan -- epinephrine -- AAP; School nursing -- United States -- Periodicals; Health education (Secondary) -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 371.712097305
• DOI: 10.1177/1942602X17713759
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1942-602X

Abstract

Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening emergency. In the school setting, school nurses prepare plans to prevent an emergency, educating staff and students on life-threatening allergies. A critical component of any emergency plan is a plan of care in the event of accidental ingestion or exposure to an antigen to prevent the sequelae of untreated anaphylaxis. A universal anaphylaxis emergency care plan developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and reviewed by NASN offers an opportunity for schools, family, and health care providers to use one standard plan and avoid confusion. The plan and benefits of use are described in this article.