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Pharma — Assist or Not

Anaphylaxis with epinephrine pen

Scenario

22-year-old with hives, facial swelling, wheezing, and hypotension after bee sting. Patient carries a prescribed epinephrine auto-injector.

Epinephrine (auto-injector)

22-year-old with hives, facial swelling, wheezing, and hypotension after bee sting. Patient carries a prescribed epinephrine auto-injector.

Should you assist with the epinephrine auto-injector?