Storage
Immunotherapy Vials should be stored where
In the refrigerator
How long do you keep your epi pen on hand for
3 hrs
what if you get home and your vials have someone else's name on them
don't use them and call the office
what are some mild reactions
redness, itching at injection, swelling, welt, allergy symptoms
what do you need to bring to every visit
epi pens, needles, vials, dosage log
Immunotherapy vials should never be allowed to
Freeze
How long before and after a injection can you not work out for
2 hrs before and after
what if you realize you left your vials on the counter for and hr after an injection
put them immediately in the refrigerator and call the office
how do you treat a mild reaction
benadryl, ice, itch cream
if blood is visible in the syringe what do you do
do not inject, remove from site and discard, start over
Where should you not store your Immunotherapy vials
Anywhere room temp
In your car
exposed to extreme heat
How long do you want to wait before going to sleep after an injection
3 hrs
what is an allergy shot partner
someone who knows you are doing your allergy shots and can be available for 30min after an injection
when should you contact the providers office about a mild reaction
if it is bothersome or persists for more then 12hrs
what do you do after you finish giving both injections
date and initial the dosage log, if using the app log a dose
where do you store your epi pens
at room temp
what do you do if it has been 13 days since your last injection
Continue like nothing happened and take next injection on dosage log
how long before and after an immunization should you wait to take your allergy shot
48hrs
what do you do after you use your epi pen
call 911 and then take Benadryl
how do you know how much you will be injecting
on the dosage log, app gives dosage
If your vials or epi pen are stored inappropriately what do you do
Call your providers office
what do you do if your last injection was 20 days ago
follow the missed injection log instructions
when should you not do an allergy injection
what are some severe reaction
shortness of breath, wheezing, swelling or tightness of the throat, swelling of tongue and lips, difficulty breathing or swallowing
what are the simple steps to giving an injection
clean vials, insert needles into vials, clean off site, draw up dosage, insert needle into cleaned site, asperate, inject