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Might have to get script for one of these for the first aid kit now that price will be within reach.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/...rump/96479776/
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/...rump/96479776/
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Good time to review symptoms of allergic reactions and anaphylaxis...
Allergic reactions and/or anaphylaxis can be set off from exposure to noxious stimuli such as bug bites, certain plants or a food allergy. Symptoms can range from mild, moderate and severe. The most severe is a life threatening emergency know as anaphylaxis. Allergic reactions can be localized or systemic and include:
Mild - red or blotchy skin, raised welts, itching, burning, red and/or watery eyes
Moderate - skin rash and swelling to face or over entire body, sense of throat scratchiness or fullness and abdominal pain
Severe/Anaphylaxis - Shortness of breath, wheezing when breathing, tongue/lip swelling, hoarse voice, inability to speak, difficulty swallowing and/or altered level of responsiveness
Treatment includes removing exposure to the offending trigger/allergen or the patient from the perceived offending environment. If localized, apply corticosteroid creme. Mild to moderate allergic reactions can be treated with Benedryl (25mg every 6 hrs) and Pepcid (20mg twice a day) for three days. Severe/Anaphylaxis symptoms need to be treated with application of Epi-pen (or generic equivalent), which may require repeated treatment (need to carry two in your kit). Anyone treated with an Epi-pen (or equivalent) needs immediate evacuation and professional care.
Source: Lipman, The Wilderness First Aid Handbook
You need a script for an Epi-Pen (or equivalent) and a Dr. may prescribe one for you with understanding that it may be applied to a different patient. You need to be able to demonstrate to Dr. that you know symptoms of Anaphylaxtic shock and can distinguish between Severe allergic reactions and those that are mild-moderate. Of course, it is completely at your doctor's discretion whether to give you a script or not. Talk to your doctor!
Good reference for anaphylaxis...
http://acaai.org/allergies/anaphylaxis
For those who like pictures...
http://www.healthline.com/health-sli...xis-pictures#1 -
Perhaps I should purchase one of them for the first aid kit now that the price will be affordable.Comment
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