Allergic Reactions & Epi—Pen
Mild Allergic Reaction may included stuffy nose, sneezing, and itching around the eyes, itchy skin, raised
red rash on the skin (Hives)
Severe Allergic Reaction may include trouble breathing, swelling of the tongue and face, signs of shock.
Action Plan
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Make sure the scene is safe
Phone or send someone to call 911 and get First Aid Kit
If the person is responsive and has an Epi-pen or medicine, help him get it and ask him to use it.
If he can’t help himself and you are allowed, use the Epi-pen to give him an injection.
After the injection, rub the injection spot for about 10 seconds
Dispose of the Epi-pen properly
Note the time of the injection
See if the person needs CPR, give CPR if needed and you know how.
Heart Attack
Signs of a Heart Attack include Chest Discomfort such as pressure or tightening of the chest.
Discomfort in other areas of the upper body such as the neck, arm, and or back.
Shortness of breath which may or may not occur with chest discomfort
Other signs may include cold sweat, nausea or light headedness.
Females, the elderly and people with diabetes are more likely to have less typical signs of a heart attack,
Such as ache in the chest, heartburn, indigestion and an uncomfortable feeling in the back, jaw, neck or
shoulder, shortness of breath, nausea and or vomiting.
Action Plan
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Make sure the scene is safe.
Phone or send someone to call 911 and get First Aid Kit
Ask someone to get the First Aid Kit and AED if available.
If the person has no allergies to aspirin, on serious bleeding, and no sign of a stroke, give him an
aspirin.
See if the person needs CPR, give CPR if needed and you know how.
Stay with the person until Advance Medical Care arrives.
Important: Many people won’t admit that their discomfort may be caused by a heart attack.