First Aid: EpiPens and Allergic Reactions
6 min! Run Time
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Skills covered in this course
Description
Allergic reactions are very commonplace. Some people react mildly to certain products or foods. Perhaps they're left with only a rash, or itching and hives. Others have severe reactions, like anaphylaxis, which if left untreated, can lead to death. How do you know if someone is experiencing anaphylaxis? What can cause it? What are EpiPens, and how do they work? That's what this program will teach you.
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Mild reactions may cause only a rash or hives, while severe ones like anaphylaxis can be life-threatening if left untreated.
The course covers the signs that distinguish anaphylaxis from a milder reaction, so you know when urgent action is needed.
This course explains what EpiPens are and how they function to counter a severe allergic reaction in the moment.
The course looks at what can cause anaphylaxis, helping you understand the products or foods behind severe reactions.
It notes allergic reactions are very commonplace, ranging from mild irritation to reactions that require immediate treatment.
