Anaphylaxis in Schools 3rd Edition

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Foreword ......................................................................................................... 2
Executive Summary .......................................................................................... 3
Consensus Statement ....................................................................................... 5
Understanding Anaphylaxis ............................................................................ 6
Emergency Protocol ..................................................................................... 10
Avoidance Strategies .................................................................................... 13
General Recommendations ............................................................................ 16
Training & Communication ............................................................................ 19
Legal Issues ............................................................................................... 20
References ................................................................................................. 21
Appendices...................................................................................................... 23
A. About Epinephrine Auto-injectors ................................................................ 24
B. Action Steps for Anaphylaxis Management ................................................... 26
C. School Anaphylaxis Plan ............................................................................ 27
D. Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan / Emergency Management of Anaphylaxis ............... 32
E. Think F.A.S.T. ......................................................................................... 37
F. School Communication ............................................................................ 38
G. Avoidance Strategies for Specific Food Allergens .............................................. 41
H. Adolescents and Anaphylaxis ..................................................................... 48
I. Anaphylaxis in the Workplace .................................................................... 51
J. Anaphylaxis Policies ................................................................................ 52
K. Glossary ............................................................................................... 58
L. Information & Services ............................................................................. 60
M. Acknowledgements ................................................................................. 66
Key medical terms are explained in the Glossary in Appendix K.
The terms ‘pupil’ and ‘student’ are used interchangeably.
Recommendations for schools would also be appropriate for other child care settings (e.g. camps, child care centres).
Anaphylaxis in Schools & Other Settings
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