So, a new study shows that an increased number of us are accidentally poking ourselves with epinephrine auto-injectors. Well, at least teenagers are. The study, with data from 1994-2007, didn't give information about the circumstances of these accidents.
I suspect that as more people carry and use auto-injectors, we'll see more accidents.
The recommendation is improved design of the auto-injector and better training. EpiPen® has a new design. Have you seen it yet? It does seem to be easier to hold. When this new one expires, I'll try it out in an orange- taking great care not to inject myself!
2 comments:
I was at an allergy conference, an allergist said he once accidently injected himself instead the trainner infront of Doctors he was teaching.
He said it was a good way of showing how harmless accidently injecting oneself usually is.
Yet the latest St. John Ambulance first aid manual says to seek medical attention if you accidently inject your self.
Must have been embarrassing for that doc!
I too see conflicting messages of "accidental exposure is harmless" and "seek medical attention if accidentally exposed".
The epinephrine will cause increased heart rate, which is the reason I suppose medical attention is encouraged. The average healthy adult should not have medical complications from an accidental stick.
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