TheZannii was just talking about using an EpiPen on another individual. I suppose you could sue yourself for self administration of an EpiPen. You are guaranteed to get the money you sue for ;) Anyway, TheZanii is from Australia where laws may be different from in the U.S.. I'm confident that under normal circumstances in the U.S. you could not be sued for using an EpiPen on an individual experiencing anaphylactic shock. Our Good Samaritan law should be applicable here.
Today, I got my first two epipens and the pharmacy girl was telling me how I have to use it. She opened the container, got the pen out and was trying to see how it worked, then she removed the gray cap but couldn't remove the BLACk one so, she pressed it and BOOM! I saw a demostration of what not to do with that thing. I'm pretty sure that the needle when throught her thumb because I saw in the nail. I feel sorry for her.
i feel so sorry for my friend emilia because she is highly alergic to alot of things, especially peanuts, so she carries an epipen. i would be too scared to do that to myself. i hate needles. :( poor emilia!
Just to make it clear if you have not done a course in anaphylactic reactions you MUST call 000 or 911 or whatever number you use for emergencies BEFORE using the epi-pen. They will then give you permission to use it and it WILL be recorded so if it goes to court you are covered. If you don't call you are liable and CAN be sued.
Not to say that this isn't a good idea, but if someone is experiencing a serious anaphylactic reaction, sometimes you don't have time to make such a call. This sort of a reaction can be a matter of life and death, and a failure to help someone in this situation for legal reasons is unacceptable in my opinion.
It does not matter. Even in a life or death situation if you do not make the call FIRST you are liable and can be sued. Basically if you have an anaphylactic reaction you have 5 minutes from when you come in contact with the product to when you are dead, so you need to act quickly, but you ned to call. Even in child care where I work, if there is no one there who has the qualifications (even tho there should be) you MUST call.
I can see how calling in advance would be beneficial for child care providers. I still think that it depends upon the situation. If you come across someone having an anaphylactic reaction and you do not know how long they have been reacting, you need to administer an EpiPen right away. In the USA we have the Good Samaritan law which protects people from lawsuits in this sort of situation. I'm not exactly sure how that works in child care, but I'm pretty sure it still does.
Continued....I do not know what kind of laws you have in place in Australia, so maybe you need to be a little more careful in regards to avoiding a potential legal situation. However, just to be clear to everyone, if you, a family member, or a friend are having a reaction, do not hesitate to use the EpiPen unless you know of some reason not to (i.e. some sort of severe heart condition). Do not worry about calling 911 until after you have administered the Epipen to one of these people.
Basically, family, yeah sure do whatever, they aren't going to do much but thank you. Friends, may or may not be the same, personally I would only use it on someone I am extreamly close to or have previously spoken to about it. Stranges or somoene I'm not close to I would call first because it can go to court and you can be arrested. If you do a first aid course you will also be told this. It is also common sense.
Once again I will point out the need to protect yourself above others (not including family). I also work with an other orginization and if anyone outside our team gets injered at an event we aren't even allowed to touch them. Times have changed, most people will sue you for anything they can. Don't try and say they won't because it DOES happen ALL THE TIME. I am in no way saying you should not immediatly use the epi-pen on family and close friends.
I agree, it is unacceptable to not help a person who can die within 5 minutes. I am a school bus driver, trained in first aid and cpr and they said we are NOT to use the epi-pen. We can hand it to the person if he or she can't reach it but that is it. Good Samaritan law makes no difference. I can see it already on U Tube, bus driver lets child die from a bee sting refusing to help when child is gasping for air. I hope I never have to deal with it but if I do I will make the call to 911.
A severe allergic reaction or severe asthma can be fatal in less than 1 minute...this is unacceptable to make a call just to know if you can use Epipen...i totally agree with you and thx god there's no such law in my country because i would be dead a long time ago!!
Not exactly. As long as it's non-invasive you can't get sued. If they have a gash or you are injecting someone you are not protected. However, i don't think someone would give a damn after you just saved their life.
its a nice video and will save a person's life by providing them a direction when this does really happen to someone who have the fatal allergies, particularly the 'hives'.
I'm allergic too peanuts too , oh and I love the song choice:)
Vocalfeathers 2 months ago
how can you be sued for using your epipen on yourself?
snowboarder12815 1 year ago
@snowboarder12815
TheZannii was just talking about using an EpiPen on another individual. I suppose you could sue yourself for self administration of an EpiPen. You are guaranteed to get the money you sue for ;) Anyway, TheZanii is from Australia where laws may be different from in the U.S.. I'm confident that under normal circumstances in the U.S. you could not be sued for using an EpiPen on an individual experiencing anaphylactic shock. Our Good Samaritan law should be applicable here.
edjsage 1 year ago
Do they make mini epi-pens that you can use before a meal so that you can safely eat a food you're allergic to?
Supermassively 1 year ago
lol i play with my practice one..... i hope i hav to use the real one one day because that would be epic
bkrandomgirls08 1 year ago
This is great!
inismX 1 year ago
That was pretty spiffy! It gets peoples' attention. Nice stop animation.
Tinkerbird 2 years ago
Great job
treeclimberfan 3 years ago
This is awesome! I'm going to show my son when he gets home from school. He has to carry an epipen too!
hiveof5 3 years ago
Today, I got my first two epipens and the pharmacy girl was telling me how I have to use it. She opened the container, got the pen out and was trying to see how it worked, then she removed the gray cap but couldn't remove the BLACk one so, she pressed it and BOOM! I saw a demostration of what not to do with that thing. I'm pretty sure that the needle when throught her thumb because I saw in the nail. I feel sorry for her.
I hope never use EpiPen, but I already know how.
Thanks for the video.
olocausto80 3 years ago 2
When I got my first epipens, the pharmacist also gave me a practice injector.
Geckoforhire 3 years ago 2
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yu are all damn
francescoct 3 years ago
lol
awesomesandwich 2 years ago
i feel so sorry for my friend emilia because she is highly alergic to alot of things, especially peanuts, so she carries an epipen. i would be too scared to do that to myself. i hate needles. :( poor emilia!
GothPickleGirl 3 years ago
Thank you for making this funny! is scary!
ulabo 3 years ago
haha he shot himself on the right leg and then he hopped away on the same leg haha
mvlady 3 years ago 2
poop is bad to eat.
jessethelee 3 years ago
Great job
DrMDK
starrala 3 years ago
Just to make it clear if you have not done a course in anaphylactic reactions you MUST call 000 or 911 or whatever number you use for emergencies BEFORE using the epi-pen. They will then give you permission to use it and it WILL be recorded so if it goes to court you are covered. If you don't call you are liable and CAN be sued.
TheZannii 3 years ago
Not to say that this isn't a good idea, but if someone is experiencing a serious anaphylactic reaction, sometimes you don't have time to make such a call. This sort of a reaction can be a matter of life and death, and a failure to help someone in this situation for legal reasons is unacceptable in my opinion.
edjsage 3 years ago 2
It does not matter. Even in a life or death situation if you do not make the call FIRST you are liable and can be sued. Basically if you have an anaphylactic reaction you have 5 minutes from when you come in contact with the product to when you are dead, so you need to act quickly, but you ned to call. Even in child care where I work, if there is no one there who has the qualifications (even tho there should be) you MUST call.
TheZannii 3 years ago
I can see how calling in advance would be beneficial for child care providers. I still think that it depends upon the situation. If you come across someone having an anaphylactic reaction and you do not know how long they have been reacting, you need to administer an EpiPen right away. In the USA we have the Good Samaritan law which protects people from lawsuits in this sort of situation. I'm not exactly sure how that works in child care, but I'm pretty sure it still does.
edjsage 3 years ago
Continued....I do not know what kind of laws you have in place in Australia, so maybe you need to be a little more careful in regards to avoiding a potential legal situation. However, just to be clear to everyone, if you, a family member, or a friend are having a reaction, do not hesitate to use the EpiPen unless you know of some reason not to (i.e. some sort of severe heart condition). Do not worry about calling 911 until after you have administered the Epipen to one of these people.
edjsage 3 years ago
Basically, family, yeah sure do whatever, they aren't going to do much but thank you. Friends, may or may not be the same, personally I would only use it on someone I am extreamly close to or have previously spoken to about it. Stranges or somoene I'm not close to I would call first because it can go to court and you can be arrested. If you do a first aid course you will also be told this. It is also common sense.
TheZannii 3 years ago
Once again I will point out the need to protect yourself above others (not including family). I also work with an other orginization and if anyone outside our team gets injered at an event we aren't even allowed to touch them. Times have changed, most people will sue you for anything they can. Don't try and say they won't because it DOES happen ALL THE TIME. I am in no way saying you should not immediatly use the epi-pen on family and close friends.
TheZannii 3 years ago
@TheZannii
this post is inaccurate and uniformed. You may not have time to call 911 and take a course.
Sue me.
rswebmd 1 year ago
I agree, it is unacceptable to not help a person who can die within 5 minutes. I am a school bus driver, trained in first aid and cpr and they said we are NOT to use the epi-pen. We can hand it to the person if he or she can't reach it but that is it. Good Samaritan law makes no difference. I can see it already on U Tube, bus driver lets child die from a bee sting refusing to help when child is gasping for air. I hope I never have to deal with it but if I do I will make the call to 911.
Dadebster 3 years ago 3
OMG, I didn't know that it was against the law to give someone an epi-pen. Is that just for you guys, or is it for anyone?
ma3m33 3 years ago
A severe allergic reaction or severe asthma can be fatal in less than 1 minute...this is unacceptable to make a call just to know if you can use Epipen...i totally agree with you and thx god there's no such law in my country because i would be dead a long time ago!!
babyrocaphat 3 years ago 4
It's called the Good Samaritan law. Can't get sued for helping especially with permission.
alphaod 3 years ago
Not exactly. As long as it's non-invasive you can't get sued. If they have a gash or you are injecting someone you are not protected. However, i don't think someone would give a damn after you just saved their life.
gurielzeigerman 3 years ago
Thanks guys! That's actually a funny video I can show my friends and family about what to do if I need my epi!
hschel 4 years ago
its a nice video and will save a person's life by providing them a direction when this does really happen to someone who have the fatal allergies, particularly the 'hives'.
DaFoe604 4 years ago
LOL
That was good
98snakeeater 4 years ago
how cute :) lol nice video
frankiesmypansy 4 years ago