What happens if you stab your finger with an EpiPen?

What happens if you stab your finger with an EpiPen?

Because an EpiPen is an auto-injector, the needle shoots out as soon as the cap is taken off, so if you squeeze or touch it, you may get the injection in your thumb instead, which causes the blood vessels to constrict, resulting in inadequate blood flow.

What common mistake can happen when using an EpiPen?

The most common problems were 1) not holding the auto-injector in place long enough; 2) pressing the wrong end into the thigh; and 3) using too little force to inject into the thigh. All are serious errors that can delay or prevent getting someone the epinephrine necessary to stop a reaction.

Can an EpiPen hit your bone?

11% of children weighing 15 to 30 kg showed a risk of intraosseous injection (hitting the bone) with EpiPen Jr or Auvi-Q 0,15 mg; and 38% of children with Jext 0,15 mg.

Does it matter where you stick an EpiPen?

EpiPen® or EpiPen Jr® should only be injected into the middle of your outer thigh (upper leg), through clothing if necessary. Do not inject into your veins, buttocks, fingers, toes, hands or feet. Hold the leg of young children firmly in place before and during injection to prevent injuries.

Where do I stab my EpiPen?

Forcefully push the epinephrine injector into the outer-upper portion of the thigh in a stabbing motion, and hold it there for 10 seconds. (Brands may instruct users to hold the pen in place for 3, 5 or 10 seconds. But holding it for 10 seconds is appropriate in all cases, and it may easier to remember.)

How bad does an EpiPen hurt?

Just how much does an EpiPen hurt? Like other injections that go into the muscle (e.g. B12 injections or vaccinations), there’s a sharp sting as the needle punctures the skin. Then there’s a deep ache as the medicine is released into the muscle. The sharp sting will hurt but lasts less than 10 seconds.

What happens if you get stuck with an EpiPen and don’t need it?

An accidental injection to the hands or feet can impair blood flow to these areas and can potentially cause tissue death. This however, is the worst-case scenario. Symptoms of an accidental injection are not usually so severe and may include: temporary numbness or tingling.

What happens if you use an EpiPen and don’t go to the hospital?

Use your EpiPen at the first sign of anaphylaxis. A delay in administering epinephrine can be life threatening. Always call 911 or go to the emergency room after using your EpiPen.

Can Epipens go through jeans?

Seek immediate medical attention in the case of an accidental injection. It can be administered while wearing pants. Contrary to popular belief, the EpiPen injection can be delivered through clothing.

What to do after using EpiPen?

Seek emergency medical attention even after you use EpiPen to treat a severe allergic reaction. The effects may wear off after 10 or 20 minutes. You will need to receive further treatment and observation.

What happens if I use an EpiPen and don’t need it?

Why did a physician put his thumb over the EpiPen?

A 31-year-old physician in a Family Practice training program at an academic primary care center was handling an Epipen ® because he wanted to be familiar with it before prescribing it. While reading the operating instructions, he attempted to launch the needle but erroneously placed his left thumb over the needle opening.

What happens if you accidentally inject epinephrine into your thumb?

A physician in a Family Practice training program accidentally injected epinephrine into his left thumb while reading the operating instructions of an autoinjector (Epipen®). He developed swelling, pallor, and pain in the thumb. Treatment included topical nitroglycerin, oral vasodilators and warming of the thumb.

How do you know if an EpiPen has worked?

After injecting an EpiPen, hearing a click lets you know it worked. If you did not hear a click, that person may not have received any medication. According to the EpiPen’s manufacturer labeling, after injection the pen should be held in place for three seconds then removed.

What was the first case of EpiPen?

Case 1: A 15-year-old boy found an EpiPen ® on a bus. He unintentionally injected the adrenaline into the tip of his thumb. In the emergency room, his thumb was cold and pale. The boy complained of pain, numbness, and tingling.