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Toolkit and training guidelines to support the use of epinephrine auto-injectors, inhaled albuterol, and intranasal naloxone in school settings
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control South Carolina State Department of Education
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
South Carolina State Department of Education
Abstract
This training guidelines and tool kit provides the local school district with guidelines to help develop and implement policies to stock and administer epinephrine auto-injector (e.g., Epi-Pen), inhaled albuterol, and Naloxone/Narcan in school settings. The tool kit specifically addresses: 1. Medication administration by personnel in school settings during emergencies, including stock: a. Epinephrine auto-injector for treatment of severe allergic reaction/ anaphylaxis,
b. Inhaled albuterol for treatment of respiratory distress due to asthma, and c. Naloxone/Narcan for treatment of opioid overdose. 2. Training requirements for school personnel who may administer these life-saving medications.
Issue Date
2024-01
Keywords
Adrenaline--Administration, Drugs--South Carolina--Administration, Drugs--Overdose--South Carolina--Prevention, Naloxone--Administration, Children--Health and hygiene, Inhalers--South Carolina, School children--Medical care--South Carolina
Type
Rights
Records, documents, and information made available by the agencies of the South Carolina state government or its subdivisions are the property of the people of the state of South Carolina. Therefore, according to U.S. copyright law, the South Carolina State Library considers these items to be in the public domain (see Title 17, U.S.C.).
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