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Hello!

I wanted to see what other practices are in this area. We currently have vials of epi (1mg/ml) that are utilized in our RRT carts for our clinic sites but are looking into switching over to epi-pens (having an adult and pediatric version) as it reduces risk of medication error and would be faster to administer. I wanted to ask if others utilize epi-pens vs epi vials as standard stocking for severe allergic reactions? 

Our organization switched to epi pens last year. We have anaphylaxis kits in our clinics and we now stock the epi pens instead of the vials in these kits. We have pediatric and adult anaphylaxis kits depending on the population served in that clinic. We also have a protocol that allows nurses to give the meds in the kit in emergency situations if a provider is not present. 

Hello!

I wanted to see what other practices are in this area. We currently have vials of epi (1mg/ml) that are utilized in our RRT carts for our clinic sites but are looking into switching over to epi-pens (having an adult and pediatric version) as it reduces risk of medication error and would be faster to administer. I wanted to ask if others utilize epi-pens vs epi vials as standard stocking for severe allergic reactions? 

Hello!

I wanted to see what other practices are in this area. We currently have vials of epi (1mg/ml) that are utilized in our RRT carts for our clinic sites but are looking into switching over to epi-pens (having an adult and pediatric version) as it reduces risk of medication error and would be faster to administer. I wanted to ask if others utilize epi-pens vs epi vials as standard stocking for severe allergic reactions? 

Hello!

I wanted to see what other practices are in this area. We currently have vials of epi (1mg/ml) that are utilized in our RRT carts for our clinic sites but are looking into switching over to epi-pens (having an adult and pediatric version) as it reduces risk of medication error and would be faster to administer. I wanted to ask if others utilize epi-pens vs epi vials as standard stocking for severe allergic reactions? 

Hello!

I wanted to see what other practices are in this area. We currently have vials of epi (1mg/ml) that are utilized in our RRT carts for our clinic sites but are looking into switching over to epi-pens (having an adult and pediatric version) as it reduces risk of medication error and would be faster to administer. I wanted to ask if others utilize epi-pens vs epi vials as standard stocking for severe allergic reactions? 

Hello!

I wanted to see what other practices are in this area. We currently have vials of epi (1mg/ml) that are utilized in our RRT carts for our clinic sites but are looking into switching over to epi-pens (having an adult and pediatric version) as it reduces risk of medication error and would be faster to administer. I wanted to ask if others utilize epi-pens vs epi vials as standard stocking for severe allergic reactions? 

Hello!

I wanted to see what other practices are in this area. We currently have vials of epi (1mg/ml) that are utilized in our RRT carts for our clinic sites but are looking into switching over to epi-pens (having an adult and pediatric version) as it reduces risk of medication error and would be faster to administer. I wanted to ask if others utilize epi-pens vs epi vials as standard stocking for severe allergic reactions? 

Hi Ryan!  Great question!

I work in a pediatric hospital system, ambulatory.  We have some areas that use the ampules.  These areas have more staffing resources like multiple RNs.  Some of our areas are off campus and are only staffed with a provider and an MA.  Those areas have the pens.  We did this because of the level of skill, low frequency, and the urgency of the need.  

Hello!

I wanted to see what other practices are in this area. We currently have vials of epi (1mg/ml) that are utilized in our RRT carts for our clinic sites but are looking into switching over to epi-pens (having an adult and pediatric version) as it reduces risk of medication error and would be faster to administer. I wanted to ask if others utilize epi-pens vs epi vials as standard stocking for severe allergic reactions? 

Hi Ryan!  Great question!

I work in a pediatric hospital system, ambulatory.  We have some areas that use the ampules.  These areas have more staffing resources like multiple RNs.  Some of our areas are off campus and are only staffed with a provider and an MA.  Those areas have the pens.  We did this because of the level of skill, low frequency, and the urgency of the need.  

Hello!

I wanted to see what other practices are in this area. We currently have vials of epi (1mg/ml) that are utilized in our RRT carts for our clinic sites but are looking into switching over to epi-pens (having an adult and pediatric version) as it reduces risk of medication error and would be faster to administer. I wanted to ask if others utilize epi-pens vs epi vials as standard stocking for severe allergic reactions? 

Hi Ryan!  Great question!

I work in a pediatric hospital system, ambulatory.  We have some areas that use the ampules.  These areas have more staffing resources like multiple RNs.  Some of our areas are off campus and are only staffed with a provider and an MA.  Those areas have the pens.  We did this because of the level of skill, low frequency, and the urgency of the need.  

Hello!

I wanted to see what other practices are in this area. We currently have vials of epi (1mg/ml) that are utilized in our RRT carts for our clinic sites but are looking into switching over to epi-pens (having an adult and pediatric version) as it reduces risk of medication error and would be faster to administer. I wanted to ask if others utilize epi-pens vs epi vials as standard stocking for severe allergic reactions?