Instructions for an EpiPen Jr.
Children are more likely to be stung by a bee than adults. For the majority of children who do get stung by a bee, the infection site will be sore for a while but will diminish over time. Unfortunately, a small percentage of children are not so lucky. These children develop an allergy to bees that can be fatal if not treated quickly. Children who have severe reactions to bee stings can carry an EpiPen Jr., a syringe pre-filled with 0.15 mg of epinephrine, to treat severe reactions in an emergency. Knowing how to use the EpiPen Jr. can help save a life.
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Instructions
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Remove the EpiPen Jr. from its protective case by unscrewing the green cap.
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Hold the EpiPen Jr. tightly in the palm of your hand. Make sure the black or orange tip of the EpiPen Jr. is facing downward.
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Remove the gray or blue safety release from the top of the EpiPen Jr. Point the black or orange tip of the pen toward the outer thigh of the person receiving the injection.
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Inject the needle by firmly jabbing the EpiPen Jr. into the outer thigh until the pen clicks. Hold the pen in position for 10 seconds. After the dosage is administered, the window on the EpiPen Jr. will turn red.
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Remove the EpiPen Jr. from the thigh and massage the injection site for 10 seconds. Call 911 to get medical help as soon as possible.
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Place the used EpiPen Jr. back into the protective case and screw the cap back on. Take the EpiPen Jr. to the medical facility where further treatment will be given.
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Tips & Warnings
Not all of the medication inside the EpiPen Jr. will be used. The correct dosage will be given automatically. The unused portion cannot be re-used.
The EpiPen Jr. can be administered through clothing.
Only remove the gray or blue safety release when ready to use.
Never put fingers or hands near the black or orange tip of the EpiPen Jr. This is where the needle is located.
EpiPen Jr. should only be administered into the outer thigh. If injected into other sites, it may result in loss of blood flow to these areas.
Take the used auto-injector to the hospital or a medical facility where it can be disposed of properly.
