adrenaline

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How to use an adrenaline autoinjector ?

By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Key facts An adrenaline autoinjector can save the life of someone who is having a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). They are designed to administer a single, fixed dose of adrenaline to treat anaphylaxis. Adrenaline autoinjectors are designed to be given by anyone, including people who are not medically trained. The two brands of adrenaline autoinjector available in Australia are EpiPen™ and Anapen™. If you have a known allergy, it’s important to always carry 2 adrenaline autoinjectors, together with your ASCIA allergy action plan and a medical alert device. What is an adrenaline autoinjector? Adrenaline autoinjectors are used to treat severe

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Adrenaline

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Adrenaline is a hormone that your body naturally releases from your adrenal gland. Adrenaline causes changes in your body that help you to act in a sudden stressful situation — also known as a ‘fight or flight response’. Adrenaline is also used sometimes as a medicine, for example, an adrenaline injection in severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). If you or someone else is having symptoms of severe allergy (anaphylaxis), use an adrenaline (epinephrine) autoinjector first — then call triple-zero (000) and ask for an ambulance. What is adrenaline? Adrenaline is a hormone that helps you react very quickly if you are

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