Epinephrine Auto-Injector Training in Primary Care
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Mary K. Peterson, DNP, MSN, School of Nursing, Quinnipiac University School of Nursing, Hamden, Connecticut, USA
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Lives of patients with life-threatening food allergies can be saved by providing epinephrine auto injector training. Correct and prompt administration of epinephrine is the only treatment for anaphylaxis. Learning to incorporate this training into primary care visits will ultimately improve the care of patients with life-threatening food allergies.
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44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.
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2017-10-10T17:02:35Z
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Format | Text-based Document |
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Keywords | Anaphylaxis and Evidence-based Care; Epinephrine Auto-injector Training; Life-threatening Food Allergies |
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Name | 44th Biennial Convention |
Host | Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing |
Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
Date | 2017 |
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