Beyond the Epi-pen: Prehospital Use of Epinephrine In Anaphylaxis

Beyond the Epi-pen: Prehospital Use of Epinephrine In Anaphylaxis

Randy Hilleary, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
Corey Shafer, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Studen
Margaret Menoch, Corewell Health East

The Embark Capstone Colloquium at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester Hills, MI, May, 2025.

Description

  • Prehospital epinephrine administration has been historically low by the individuals having the reaction, their caregivers, or emergency medical service (EMS) personnel
  • With rising anaphylaxis cases, it becomes more imperative that there is appropriate administration of epinephrine to improve outcomes in both pediatric and adult populations