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Title	Anaphylaxis in the school setting.
Subject	Anaphylaxis, Adrenaline; Schools.
Description	Evidence is mounting that the incidence of allergies to food and insects, and the incidence of anaphylaxis in the pediatric population has risen significantly in recent years. In school age children, allergy to food is the most common cause of anaphylaxis. At least one student in every classroom has a history of food allergies. School nurses are well equipped to provide first aid in anaphylactic emergencies, however school nurses are not always readily available, and nursing coverage does not extend before and after school hours. For the child experiencing an anaphylactic reaction, prompt administration of epinephrine can mean the difference between life and death. School personnel have a responsibility to care for students in life threatening emergencies, including anaphylaxis. Unfortunately, studies have shown schools are poorly prepared to deal with allergic emergencies, having no epinephrine available for general use and lacking organized programs in education of staff in recognition and management of anaphylaxis. Research indicates that one in four teachers would render aid in an anaphylactic emergency. Schools need to empower employees to act by addressing fears surrounding epinephrine administration. Implementing school wide trainings, which address gaps in knowledge and practical skills, can increase the rate and decrease the lag time in the administration of epinephrine for students and staff who experience an anaphylactic reaction in the school setting. A plan utilizing existing technology readily available in the school setting, accessing free teaching materials and medication, and using already employed school nurses to train employees is a cost effective solution. Hands on learning can be carried out during regular school hours and lessons educating staff on allergy and anaphylaxis can be completed at staff’s convenience.
Creator	Ceniceros, Kelly M.
Publisher	Grand Canyon University
Date	2014
Type	text
Format	PDF
Identifier	EBN_2014_Ceniceros_K_1083
Source	2014_Ceniceros_K_1083.pdf
Language	eng