MCILWRAITH STATE SCHOOL Contacts Form C - Allergic Reactions / Anaphylaxis Management Plan Name School Parents / Caregivers Names Home Telephone Allergy / Anaphylaxis History Name of Doctor: Ambulance / Emergency Contact: Date of Birth Year Level Work Telephone Phone What may trigger an allergic reaction? (food, drugs, pollen, insect bites, etc.) What are the warning signs and symptoms of the allergic reaction? (rash, swelling, pain, etc.) Is the reaction local (affecting only a small area) or general (affecting different parts of the body)? In the past, has a reaction resulted in the obstruction of airways, or an anaphylactic reaction requiring the administration of Adrenaline? Yes Do you take any medication to relieve or treat the allergic reaction? Yes During the allergic reaction Medication Dosage and details of administration (when and how medication is given) No No Emergency Action After the allergic reaction Do you carry an Adrenaline Injector (Epipen / Minijet syringe)? Yes No Detailed plan of first aid treatment provided by medical practitioner is attached Or; Standard allergic reaction first aid plan as below should be followed (please tick steps required) Step 1: Remove (if possible) source of reaction; [ eg: remove bee stingers by scraping them out of the skin, remove food from contact with skin or from mouth and wash mouth out – do NOT induce vomiting] Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Step 7: Monitor site for swelling, monitor pulse and other vital signs during whole period of treatment. Apply ice to site. Administer anti-histamine (if prescribed). Arrange for collection by parent / carer. Administer Adrenaline - epipen – (if prescribed) - if anaphylaxis occurs. Call for ambulance treatment and possible transportation. I declare that the information on this form is complete and correct and is based on advice provided by a medical practitioner. I further request that the medication as specified on this form be administered, or assistance be provided in the management of the medication, in accordance with the instructions provided. Signature: ………………………………………….………… Relationship to student: ...………………. Print Name: ………………………………………………….. Date: ……/……/…… Information on Education Queensland’s Information Privacy Standard can be obtained from: http://www.iie.qld.gov.au/informationstandards email: InformationPrivacy@qed.qld.gov.au