Anaphylaxis guidelines for Queensland State Schools - Education ...

The class/other students
• Consider who will supervise other students whilst first aid treatment is being given.
• Consider the noise level of class groups and, if this will interfere with clear
communication with the 000 dispatcher, possible evacuation to an alternative area for
these students in an anaphylactic emergency.
Providing first aid to the student
• Ensure a student demonstrating signs of allergy or anaphylaxis is not left alone.
• Provide immediate treatment of the student in accordance with their Action Plan (or as a
first aid response for a previously undiagnosed student) and contact emergency services
as the first two priority actions.
• Ensure staff supervision has been organised for a student who is authorised to selfadminister
in the event that self-administration fails.
The location in which the anaphylactic event may occur
• Consider the number of adults available to coordinate the procedure in various locations.
• Consider location of and access to phones and/or intercoms during school-based
activities, e.g. during lunch breaks there may be no access to intercoms/landline
telephones as classrooms may be locked.
17 Anaphylaxis guidelines for Queensland state schools