Adrenaline autoinjectors and schoolchildren: a community based study.
Sixty schoolchildren prescribed adrenaline autoinjectors were identified by surveying schools in Hounslow, London; the 25 families who consented were interviewed. There was inconsistency in prescription and use of autoinjectors with poor training, absence of written instructions, and lack of follow up. It is recommended that national guidelines should be developed.
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Hounslow & Spelthorne Community and Mental Health NHS Trust, The Thelma Golding Centre, 92 Bath Road, Hounslow, Middlesex TW3 3EL, UK.
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D000293:Adolescent; D018926:Anti-Allergic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005192:Family Health; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D021184:Nut Hypersensitivity / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000592:standards; D013594:Syringes
D018926:Anti-Allergic Agents; D004837:Epinephrine