Epinephrine Auto-Injectors

What is an Epinephrine auto-injector?

• Epinephrine is a drug used to treat an anaphylaxsis reaction.
• Epinephrine auto-injectors contain a prefilled needle with a pre-measured dose of epinephrine.
• They come in two dosages or strengths - 0.15 mg and 0.30 mg - which are prescribed, based the allergic person’s weight.
• Epinephrine auto-injectors are injected into the muscle on the outer side of the thigh.                                                                                                                       
• There are currently two epinephrine auto-injectors available in North America:  EpiPen®  and Allerject™

How to use an Epinephrine auto-injector?

• How to use an Epi Pen
• How to use an Allerject
• Utiliser Epi Pen
• Utiliser Allerject

What is an Epinephrine auto-injector trainer? Do I need one?

Auto-injector trainers (or demonstrators) are essential teaching tools for hands-on learning. Practicing with an auto-injector trainer (e.g. EpiPen® or Allerject™) familiarizes people with the administration technique.    

It is recommended that facilities have more than one auto-injector trainer to give all staff time to practice.

Where do I order an Epinephrine auto-injector trainer?

•  EpiPen® 
• Allerject™

Auto-injector company websites also offer free training kits, posters, DVDs, registration for auto-injector expiry notices and video informational videos demonstrating their proper use.