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What Is an Epipen

Epipen, otherwise known as Epinephrine auto injector, is a medical device that auto inject medicine into your body, typically the thigh. To use the epipen: stab it to the thigh and keep for ten seconds.

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8 - HOW TO SAVE A LIFE ·

This Won't Hurt a Bit

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  1. Can You Save a Life With No Medical Training?Yes, if they know the few simple steps and are willing to use them. The hosts say the standard is not the stranger who jumps onto subway tracks.
  2. What Is a Heimlich ManeuverHeimlich Maneuver is a simple life-saving technique to help someone who is choking due to obstructed airways.
  3. Are There Any Risks Associated With the Heimlich ManeuverThere is a small risk of gastric rupture that may occur if the pressure is too high, but even then, the benefit of saving someone's life outweighs the risks.
  4. Can You Die From an Anaphylactic ShockThere are two main reasons why people might die from anaphylaxis. Suffocation is primary cause, where stop breathing because your airways are too swollen.
  5. How Does an Epipen Work to Help With a Severe Allergic ReactionDuring anaphylaxis the immune system produces biochemical product that makes airways swollen and make fluid leaks from your blood vessel to your lungs.
  6. Why Do We Stab an Epipen Into the ThighThe thigh is a big muscle with a great blood supply. Once the medicine is injected, it is able to enter the bloodstream and circulate fairly quickly.
  7. What Do You Do If You See Someone Pass OutFirst things first, call 911. If there is someone else there with you, assign them the task of calling 911 and establish "scene safety."
  8. How Do You Help Someone Who Is Having a SeizureMake sure they are safe. Put them in a position where they will not choke or hurt themselves.

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