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What the experts are saying:
“The failure… to administer epinephrine promptly
increases the risk of a fatal outcome.”
N Engl J Med 1992 Aug 6; 327(6):380-4
The
“sooner these reactions can be treated with
epinephrine, the more likely you are to have a good
outcome,”
Dr Hugh Sampson, Director and Division Chief,
Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Jaffe Food Allergy
Institute, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, NY
“There are three major risk factors for fatal
anaphylaxis… Delay in the administration of
epinephrine…this one is under our control.”
Robert A. Wood, MD, Associate
Professor of Pediatrics, John Hopkins University
School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
“Treatment (epinephrine) should be immediately
available for these emergency situations.”
American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI),
Position Statement, www.aaaai.org
“…confusion can lead to a delay in epinephrine use,
which is critical for the adequate treatment of
anaphylaxis.”
Allergy & Asthma Today, Winter 2007, a quarterly
magazine of AANMA
Testimonials:
“The Epi-Ready is an
excellent way to increase life-threatening allergy
awareness as well as providing a specific location
for life-saving epinephrine in the event of an
emergency. I highly recommend it as a companion
product for anyone prescribed emergency
epinephrine." Frank J. Twarog, MD, PhD,
Clinical Professor, Harvard Medical School
“When everyone knows
where the (emergency epinephrine) is and how to use
it, they act appropriately in an emergency. The
Epi-Ready is a great idea, especially for homes.”
Judi Zimmerman, MSN, RN,18 year California School
Nurse
“During an emergency,
Epi-Ready would help someone find the epinephrine
quickly. The nurse’s office, cafeteria, and each
classroom would be ideal locations.”
Judi McAuliffe, RN 29 year Massachusetts School
Nurse, Board Member Allergy and Asthma Foundation of
America
“Epi-Ready made sense to
me the minute I saw it. Having emergency
epinephrine in a uniform, readily accessible
location can only help in the event of a
life-threatening allergic reaction.”
Kathy Hassey, BA, BSN, M.Ed., President,
Massachusetts School Nurses Organization, Director
of the School Health Institute, Northeastern
University
“Access is the key with
Epi-Ready. During a life-threatening allergic
reaction you want to be able to get to the emergency
epinephrine fast. Epi-Ready makes that much
easier.” Ann Farrell, RN, MS, M.Ed.,
Assistant Director of the School Health Institute,
Northeastern University |
