Anaphylaxis

ANAPHYLAXIS

Rationale: All children have the right to feel safe and well, and know that they will be attended to with due care when in need of first aid for the treatment of anaphylaxis.

Aims: · To administer emergency treatment and life support for students with an allergy to nuts, dairy products, eggs etc. ·  To provide resources and training to cater for the administering of first aid. · To encourage preventative measures to minimise emergencies and promote safety. · To ensure that staff and school community are familiar with and understand the correct procedure for administering anaphylaxis medication to students during school hours.

Implementation:  1. Staff to be provided with instructions of first aid and the use of the Epi Pen in the treatment of Anaphylaxis  2. Epipens to be the responsibility of the student’s teacher when on school camps and excursions.  3. Epipens to be sent to specialist lessons or a spare in the first aid room.  4. Students are not to bring food to share with anaphylaxis students.  5. Canteen will not provide peanut butter sandwiches or other nut products.  6. Medication administration plan to be completed annually by GP or specialist.  7. Action Plan to be displayed.  8. Monthly reminders by school burse to be placed in the newsletter.  9. School nurse to remind parents to complete a yearly plan.  10. Parents will supply a copy of the doctor’s report stating allergies.  11. School nurse to ensure that an up to date plan is displayed in the staffroom, canteen, art and science rooms and classroom and health centre and that information is kept on an epipen register.  12. Students to be reminded by teachers and the nurse to avoid products which cause the allergies. <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msolist: Ignore; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; msofareastthemefont: minor-latin; msobidithemefont: minor-latin;"> 13. The classroom teachers will ensure that they provide specialist teachers with the epipen prior to the lesson. <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msolist: Ignore; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; msofareastthemefont: minor-latin; msobidithemefont: minor-latin;"> 14. Staff should receive training from a qualified anaphylaxis trainer. <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msolist: Ignore; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; msofareastthemefont: minor-latin; msobidithemefont: minor-latin;"> 15. Epi pen should be stored away from light and in a position under 15 degrees celcius.

Anaphylaxis Guidelines: If a student with known anaphylaxis complains of: <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Difficulty breathing <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Swelling of tongue <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Tightness in throat <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Difficulty talking <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Persistent cough <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Collapse <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Pale and floppy <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Flushing <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Itching <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Diarrhoea <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Vomiting <span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> Teacher should follow attached procedure <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msolist: Ignore; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; msofareastthemefont: minor-latin; msobidithemefont: minor-latin;"> 1. Ensure epipen is not out of date <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msolist: Ignore; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; msofareastthemefont: minor-latin; msobidithemefont: minor-latin;"> 2. Administer epipen <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msolist: Ignore; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; msofareastthemefont: minor-latin; msobidithemefont: minor-latin;"> 3. Call office <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msolist: Ignore; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; msofareastthemefont: minor-latin; msobidithemefont: minor-latin;"> 4. Office to contact ambulance, parents, school nurse and APs <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msolist: Ignore; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; msofareastthemefont: minor-latin; msobidithemefont: minor-latin;"> 5. Teacher relocate students if in classroom

Evaluation: This policy will be reviewed as part of the school’s three year review cycle.