How to use an EpiPen

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  • čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
  • Melissa Hoover, PharmD explains how to use an EpiPen epinephrine auto-injector.

Komentáře • 333

  • @tmwaster8044
    @tmwaster8044 Před 4 lety +470

    I'm just learning this
    Just
    In
    Case

    • @abearseeds
      @abearseeds Před 4 lety +28

      yea I'm scared one day I'll discover that I'm allergic to something and conveniently have an epipen but not know where to stab myself

    • @emmy7342
      @emmy7342 Před 3 lety

      Yeah

    • @Ridahasan2
      @Ridahasan2 Před 3 lety

      Me too

    • @dorijanletoja6476
      @dorijanletoja6476 Před 3 lety

      Same

    • @Quiyum
      @Quiyum Před 5 měsíci

      Same

  • @tudoralexandru7412
    @tudoralexandru7412 Před 3 lety +1339

    I feel like at least 50% of us are here because we want to be educated not because we have allergies

    • @Mearalol
      @Mearalol Před 3 lety +39

      My mom does badly and I need to know how to use it or she can die

    • @zaradagoat1752
      @zaradagoat1752 Před 3 lety +26

      im watching this becuase im having a bad allergic reaction now and forgot how to use mine

    • @senpie139
      @senpie139 Před 3 lety +14

      I just here cause I’m picking up my first epi pen

    • @madmaddox4255
      @madmaddox4255 Před 3 lety +14

      My girlfriend has allergies and I want to make sure I can help her if I need to

    • @maarten9844
      @maarten9844 Před 3 lety +5

      always thought you have to do at top of leg so good thing i checked :)

  • @blooop9693
    @blooop9693 Před 4 lety +651

    I've been carrying an epipen for like 15 years without even knowing how to use it...thanks

    • @priasharma6617
      @priasharma6617 Před 3 lety +28

      How dumb can u seriously be

    • @blooop9693
      @blooop9693 Před 3 lety +171

      @@priasharma6617 Oh, I can be very dumb. But at least I'm self aware and try my best to fix it lol

    • @crisfilmsit6693
      @crisfilmsit6693 Před 3 lety +57

      @@blooop9693 SAVAGE!!! that shut HIM up! 🤭🤭

    • @null-1
      @null-1 Před 3 lety +33

      Woah, who gave you the epipen without giving you instructions first-
      15 years????? You're lucky you never had any severe allergic reaction.

    • @prisharma2926
      @prisharma2926 Před 3 lety +5

      @@crisfilmsit6693 shut up seriously and btw who says I’m a him

  • @vampireprincess07
    @vampireprincess07 Před 2 lety +34

    In nursing school we learned: "orange to your thigh, blue to the sky. Thumb on top, boy, you're gonna cry."

    • @celestialknight2339
      @celestialknight2339 Před rokem +3

      Lol, nice one.

    • @Jimmy_Cavallo
      @Jimmy_Cavallo Před 4 měsíci +1

      😩 thanks for the last part. Now I can’t wait.

    • @kennethm.380
      @kennethm.380 Před měsícem +1

      No! Thumb not on top. Just hold the barrel! Red to the thigh, blue to the sky.

    • @vampireprincess07
      @vampireprincess07 Před měsícem +2

      @@kennethm.380 that’s exactly what it implied. “Thumb on top, boy, you’re gonna cry” meaning DON’T put your thumb on top because it’s gonna hurt.

  • @hoprat227
    @hoprat227 Před 3 lety +107

    I needed to know this because my best friend is badly allergic to peanuts, THANK YOU!

    • @Cece0826
      @Cece0826 Před 2 lety +6

      My mom is the same as your best friend

  • @deirdreroyston4935
    @deirdreroyston4935 Před rokem +37

    I’ve had 3 anaphylactic shocks, 2 of which I’ve ended up in hospital. First time, I had no Epipen but was given adrenaline & rushed into hospital, 2nd time I used my 2 pens but still needed to be taken to hospital. 3rd time wasn’t as severe. Problem is although I’ve been tested for several allergens, I still don’t know what has caused such severe reactions. Thank goodness for EpiPens, and it’s great that people with no allergies, want to know how to use them

    • @daKope
      @daKope Před rokem

      Does is hurt when the needle injects?

    • @deirdreroyston4935
      @deirdreroyston4935 Před rokem +2

      An anaphylactic shock can result in death so any possible pain caused by using an Epipen, is certainly nothing to be considered. I had a huge bruise on my leg caused by the pressure used jabbing my leg with the pen (through my denim jeans).

    • @daKope
      @daKope Před rokem

      @@deirdreroyston4935 Okay thanks.

    • @annmarie1689
      @annmarie1689 Před 10 měsíci +1

      I have a similar story, I want to be tested for Alpha Gal syndrome. I think this is what my issue is because, like you all my allergy test are negative.

    • @lindamartinutz
      @lindamartinutz Před 5 měsíci

      Pls keep a notebook and try to list off things that you did or interacted with to narrow it down!

  • @ts5792
    @ts5792 Před 2 lety +36

    My amazing friend is severely allergic to peanuts and this is very informative in case something goes wrong and needs someone else to inject.
    Love you Sav

  • @liamsexistance385
    @liamsexistance385 Před 3 lety +47

    My sister has an epipen, and I wanted to learn in case of an emergency. Thanks (:

  • @abbyc4779
    @abbyc4779 Před 4 lety +141

    Thanks for making this video! My baby brother is allergic to milk and eggs, so I want to be prepared in case he has a reaction.

    • @nadanalia3000
      @nadanalia3000 Před 4 lety +2

      Nice one Abby! 👍🏽

    • @abbyc4779
      @abbyc4779 Před 4 lety +29

      @@nadanalia3000 Thanks! You're not going to believe this, but I actually saved his life with it *literally the day after I learned how to use it.*

    • @jessicacopeland9066
      @jessicacopeland9066 Před 4 lety +12

      You’re so responsible! I’m deathly allergic to milk and several other foods and you wouldn’t believe the amount of people that say “oh you’re lactose intolerant” when I tell them I’m allergic. Like no I don’t get gassy my throat will blister and close Sir 🙄

    • @chicken2695
      @chicken2695 Před 4 lety +3

      Yeah my cousin is allergic to all of those as well as a few sorts of meats and I’m really worried about people that are allergic to things since I’m not

    • @Aiko_63194
      @Aiko_63194 Před 2 lety +2

      @@abbyc4779 you are a great big sister :)

  • @velvetdragonz
    @velvetdragonz Před 3 lety +35

    I just discovered aI now have an allergy to shellfish, and the VA gave me the epipens, but no info on its usage. Thank you for the brief, to the point explanation!

    • @nani0logy
      @nani0logy Před 2 lety +1

      Same here. I was so devastated knowing I couldn’t eat shrimp anymore lol

    • @elhussin5687
      @elhussin5687 Před 2 lety

      @@nani0logy by injecting epipens?

  • @economicapple2609
    @economicapple2609 Před 4 lety +330

    Why am I watching this I don't have allergies

  • @CasinoFawkes
    @CasinoFawkes Před 3 lety +34

    I don’t have any allergies. But I wanted to know how to use one in case I need to help someone.

  • @tbonevlogs7854
    @tbonevlogs7854 Před 4 lety +49

    This is so help full so my gf has a lot of allergies she didn’t know about and in case I’m with her and I need to help her this is so useful

    • @lowkeydrxppi6637
      @lowkeydrxppi6637 Před 3 lety +2

      Ur either in gr 5 and have a gf or u do t have one lol

    • @mintymonkey1758
      @mintymonkey1758 Před 2 lety +3

      @@lowkeydrxppi6637 Yet your still using "Ur", also how could you make fun of him for wanting his girlfriend to be safe? It's just like your saying you wouldn't help you're girlfriend "If you have one".

    • @axirial
      @axirial Před 9 měsíci

      @@mintymonkey1758 you're*

  • @gernotboesser6901
    @gernotboesser6901 Před 4 lety +28

    A short but essential clip, with ALL informations, that are needed. 👏

  • @allergicemma9866
    @allergicemma9866 Před 2 lety +9

    I am 6 years old and I’ve had 5 anaphylactic reactions. Thank God for my Epipen!

  • @flowersparkly4319
    @flowersparkly4319 Před 4 lety +218

    wow school couldn't spend 2-3 minutes explaining this pathetic....

    • @vanessamaybevanesa
      @vanessamaybevanesa Před 4 lety +47

      no because y=mx+b is more important obviously

    • @hozza0411
      @hozza0411 Před 4 lety +17

      Why would the teach this when X + 283849402√+X33 is more important

    • @Shrimpfriedpee
      @Shrimpfriedpee Před 3 lety +18

      ashley no, learning the area under a curve is more important

    • @vanessamaybevanesa
      @vanessamaybevanesa Před 3 lety +18

      Chaotic brain dead Rat really? i thought finding the probability of me giving a *f u c k* was more important?

    • @lonew872
      @lonew872 Před 3 lety +1

      Cause no

  • @MellSayzHi
    @MellSayzHi Před 3 lety +13

    Don't need one but I know friends who would need this so I want to make sure I know how to help my friends for when they can't themselves

  • @ohVisionzz
    @ohVisionzz Před 2 lety +10

    I was in the middle of a reaction this was very helpful 💚

  • @princessrandom8564
    @princessrandom8564 Před 3 lety +43

    trying to learn because I'm allergic to bee and wasp stings
    I'm also allergic to pollen so, yea, springs not a very happy time for me

    • @yayakibo1062
      @yayakibo1062 Před 3 lety

      Did you do the allergic test to know the pollen allergy? Because I can't stand cherry blossom tree but there are some tree that they said could triggered allergy, not triggering me

    • @leealexander3507
      @leealexander3507 Před 3 lety

      My son and I are both allergic to wasps and he is also allergic to bees. He's allergic to eucalyptus and I'm allergic to the pollen of wild mustard flowers. We moved away from an area with a lot of eucalyptus only to end up in an area with wild mustard and farm chemicals which we discovered he's allergic to. I guess you can't just move away from your allergies because there will always be another one.

  • @Niconicoshizuko
    @Niconicoshizuko Před 2 lety +4

    I only ever had one friend who carried an epi pen, we were kids and she had fish and nut allergies. But I realized that I never learned how to use one. I feel like this is something everyone should know in case someone around them is unable to stick themselves with one

  • @stickthelanding4785
    @stickthelanding4785 Před 3 lety +9

    My little sister had an allergic reaction from eating a pineapple yesterday which is strange since she never had an reaction with it before. So now im just here to know how to use an epipen in case it happens to her again and we are not at home.

  • @neilwattoo
    @neilwattoo Před 4 lety +23

    "You may feel some pressure from the auto-injector. This is expected because... The injector is under pressure." - Really??? Thanks for that thorough explanation :)

    • @heresYoshii
      @heresYoshii Před 3 lety +1

      notorious neil hahahahaha i was looking for this comment

    • @Coconet_S123
      @Coconet_S123 Před 3 lety +1

      You are making fun of people

  • @idrisstokes5745
    @idrisstokes5745 Před 4 lety +4

    I had a spider bite when I was little and I got a epipen. That was the loudest cry I ever did

  • @LoveEsoteric
    @LoveEsoteric Před 3 lety +6

    Although I wish this woman was in better spirits, in order for her communication to be more engaging, I appreciate this short and sweet lesson. Thanks!

  • @richardbrophy4120
    @richardbrophy4120 Před 3 lety +5

    the previous video said 10 seconds, you say three seconds. I'll just hold it for 27 seconds LOL.

  • @ellena5897
    @ellena5897 Před 2 měsíci

    I was stung by a bee & broke out in hives and welts everywhere. I didn’t know how allergic I was. The epi pen was a miracle cure for me in the hospital! Thank goodness for it! Cleared most of my skin in 20 minutes 🙌

  • @biiianciii888
    @biiianciii888 Před 4 lety +37

    To all the people in the comment section: it was recently changed from 10 to 3 seconds

    • @janeannemorsbach2513
      @janeannemorsbach2513 Před 3 lety +2

      Was it? I'm just curious, I just got mine so I'm trying to figure it out and it says ten

  • @tessa3076
    @tessa3076 Před 2 lety +8

    Worth noting that other videos recommend holding the pen there for ten seconds, so make sure you read the instructions

    • @keatokeato10
      @keatokeato10 Před 2 lety +4

      the previous epipen was meant to be held in for 10 seconds but the new epipens are all three second holds now. - Current PharmD

    • @tessa3076
      @tessa3076 Před 2 lety

      @@keatokeato10 thank you :)

  • @Saiserk
    @Saiserk Před 4 lety +65

    just 3?? wasn't it 10 seconds?

  • @Recroomsniperpro
    @Recroomsniperpro Před 4 lety +177

    Good thing I’m not allergic to peanuts I have to stab that thing on my hand

  • @jellyrose263
    @jellyrose263 Před 4 lety +2

    Her voice is so calm and nice

  • @mason_jar15
    @mason_jar15 Před 17 dny

    My best friend just got one so I came here immediately to get educated

  • @nerdygal6133
    @nerdygal6133 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you! I’ve got a friend coming over in a few days with some nut allergies so I wanted to make sure I knew how to administer an EpiPen just in case.

  • @sadalien9049
    @sadalien9049 Před 4 lety +6

    Is it ok to hold the epipen to the skin for more than the 3 seconds just to make sure? I probably won't need to do this but I like to know how.

    • @hannahlennertkristiansen4797
      @hannahlennertkristiansen4797 Před 2 lety +5

      I saw other video that says 10 seconds and you should count out loud to make sure you're not counting too fast

  • @mariechase6156
    @mariechase6156 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for this, just developed bee sting allergy.

  • @browniepoints5227
    @browniepoints5227 Před rokem +2

    My doctor literally prescribed these to me without showing me how to use it 🤪

  • @Christain214
    @Christain214 Před 3 lety

    I finally was prescribed one as my allergies have become really bad as an adult, of course when I got it no one showed or explained to me how to use it.

  • @sheogorath2657
    @sheogorath2657 Před 6 měsíci

    Baby step bro got them allergic death genes. Must stay prepared always to protect and defend the fam. Preciate the knowledge doc

  • @TheRealest1
    @TheRealest1 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank god there wasn’t ads

  • @janeannemorsbach2513
    @janeannemorsbach2513 Před 3 lety +1

    Mine didn't come with a trainer I had to order one online, even tho it was free, it is still difficult because we do not know what caused the reaction and im unconfident in my ability to be able to administer it to myself, as it was a very quick onset and very severe

  • @tac208
    @tac208 Před rokem

    My daughter has to have a EpiPen and oxygen with medication ,she stops breathing,God bless you where ever you are

  • @megan1111
    @megan1111 Před 3 lety +1

    My boyfriend just told me I need to know how to use one. I do know I just want to double check 😂

  • @Aiden-hh2zx
    @Aiden-hh2zx Před 3 lety

    Thank you this was really helpful for me

  • @Pamelamusic371
    @Pamelamusic371 Před 5 měsíci

    Originally I have epipen because of wasp allergy, recently my tongue is swelling getting worse each episode. I’m assuming some food allergies, sigh getting an appointment to see an Allergist is crazy my appointment is in June!

    • @JM-sr5ct
      @JM-sr5ct Před 5 měsíci

      Get to EMERGENCY ROOM LIKE YESTERDAY!!

  • @indethbed2546
    @indethbed2546 Před 4 lety +1

    with or without the jeans?

  • @octonitro
    @octonitro Před 4 lety +2

    All aboard the octrain!

  • @lalas2707
    @lalas2707 Před 3 lety +8

    i’m not allergic to bees, or peanuts or anything deadly but i’m learning this just so if anything happens i can help someone !!

  • @yanalorlove3129
    @yanalorlove3129 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks because I just called the hospital so they can help me how to use it but they just hung up on me

  • @MABMiss
    @MABMiss Před 3 lety

    great vid, very helpful, thank you

  • @finnj3976
    @finnj3976 Před 8 měsíci

    I am here because my colleague at the hospital just ate peanuts and she is allergic. We are both nurses and the only ones present here now at night, but I have not used one before. I am looking here and taking precautions in case she will need an injection😅

  • @drt6582
    @drt6582 Před 2 lety

    Cheers for this

  • @rahmaali4045
    @rahmaali4045 Před 3 měsíci

    If you don’t remove blue cap auto injector won’t work. Click means injection has started. Hold tightly for three seconds after click

  • @DOC7ORT
    @DOC7ORT Před 4 lety +1

    Well demonstrated

  • @NightOwlGames
    @NightOwlGames Před 2 lety

    so it doesnt need to go directly into vein?

  • @ES11777
    @ES11777 Před 3 lety

    That is very important

  • @alisa-bg1wr
    @alisa-bg1wr Před 3 lety

    Thank you!

  • @therandommemecat7738
    @therandommemecat7738 Před 3 lety +6

    1:07
    You just remove with thumb where you currently hold the pen
    I used that way to rescue my teammate

    • @thevideoistheking8834
      @thevideoistheking8834 Před 3 lety +1

      That risks bending the safety cap and prematurely firing the pen, unfortunately. Just take the top off in a straight motion with your other hand.

    • @therandommemecat7738
      @therandommemecat7738 Před 3 lety

      @@thevideoistheking8834 it’s the faster way to deploy the stim

  • @wesleh532
    @wesleh532 Před 3 lety

    Does this hurt? Cuz i dont have an allergy

  • @LadGab
    @LadGab Před 2 lety

    I'm watching for knowledge just in case if my of my friends or relatives have on

  • @theresa.y5221
    @theresa.y5221 Před rokem

    did she use it

  • @Maxfli82
    @Maxfli82 Před 4 lety

    My epipen set off two did not come with a trainer. It wasn’t made by Mylan

  • @tyronevincetamayo5104
    @tyronevincetamayo5104 Před 2 lety

    Is it avalailable in Philippines?

  • @Aiko_63194
    @Aiko_63194 Před 2 lety

    I wanna carry one or a maybe even a few around with me even though I don’t have allergies, just in case someone around me does and needs one

  • @youtub-fj8mu
    @youtub-fj8mu Před 2 lety

    I swear a saw this exact room on a video about safely using crack

  • @AlinaTomer
    @AlinaTomer Před 3 lety

    ok, niece, it will be helpfull at elast to have a descriptive text...what is used for ? what tipe of alergies if this is the case...or if and how we are suppose to help others... Thanks.

  • @ziahmanarchive
    @ziahmanarchive Před 3 lety +3

    just watched someone in the comment sections say it was 10 seconds. they said they’re an EMT💀👎🏾

  • @earth3450
    @earth3450 Před 3 lety +2

    I got one of epiPens Cuz i cant eat nuts and egg also cant touch dogs still i dont use it just incase when i eat eggs and nuts and touch dogs

  • @milesfolley6840
    @milesfolley6840 Před 2 lety

    Question, she did it with her pants on. Is that how the epipen works as well?

  • @itsnoterin
    @itsnoterin Před 4 lety +28

    Well-
    I'm scared of needles...
    But I also wanna get my hives to go away....
    :c Its not to heavy yet
    edit: They went away! ^^

  • @kylomullins9335
    @kylomullins9335 Před 3 lety

    bro it never felt like that to my i aways just do those put the last to parts lol i just do the first and go back out said

  • @yallblessed9019
    @yallblessed9019 Před 7 měsíci

    I was in emergency situation and went youtube for quick instructions but youtube gave me 30 seconds of unskippable ad

  • @gmreaxz149
    @gmreaxz149 Před 3 lety +1

    What happens if you use a epipen on your thumb by accident

    • @thevideoistheking8834
      @thevideoistheking8834 Před 3 lety

      Worst case is complete tissue constriction and necrosis. Usually just swelling and numbness tho

  • @princenugget5259
    @princenugget5259 Před rokem +1

    It is actually 10 seconds

  • @therusfosterson238
    @therusfosterson238 Před 3 lety

    Anyone know why these are so expensive?

  • @LouisRosales
    @LouisRosales Před 2 lety

    Nice

  • @ray3094
    @ray3094 Před 4 lety +3

    u need to call 911 for allergies?

  • @robertplissken4825
    @robertplissken4825 Před 3 lety

    Does the needle go through fabric?

  • @beetogarcia9983
    @beetogarcia9983 Před 2 měsíci

    I’m just here because I am extremely paranoid I might need this information

  • @Rattus1
    @Rattus1 Před 3 lety

    If the neck area, specifically near the jugular. Can I stab my buddy there? In theory it should still work and should be a hero, right? Going for style points here

  • @BenjaminRhodes-
    @BenjaminRhodes- Před 3 lety

    Does it work through clothing?

  • @Nba_YOHAN
    @Nba_YOHAN Před 4 lety +1

    Super antidote: heal poison?

  • @theblondeidiots7766
    @theblondeidiots7766 Před 3 lety

    Would it hurt

    • @emilygillan3834
      @emilygillan3834 Před 3 lety

      not rlly when you get the adrenalin rush, that was for me anyways

  • @chyna0726
    @chyna0726 Před 2 lety

    I CARRY MY EPIPEN EVERYDAY

  • @itsmebilly6929
    @itsmebilly6929 Před 3 lety +2

    Just found out I'm allergic to house dust and tree pollen nuts hazelnut and tomatoes

  • @cloudjuice6288
    @cloudjuice6288 Před 2 lety

    Man I am sad that I've just now begun to be allergic to eggs. I used to eat them a lot. These days I've been getting dizzy after eating them, so I'm considering getting an epi-pen just in case it gets worse -_-

  • @belgie1356
    @belgie1356 Před 3 lety +6

    Lord our epipens are so expensive, our country is torturing us! By that i mean our government

    • @_mason_3962
      @_mason_3962 Před 2 lety +1

      If you live near Canada you can sometimes be able to purchase medications there and you also may be able to get the generic epinephrine injector for a lot cheaper.

    • @belgie1356
      @belgie1356 Před 2 lety

      @@_mason_3962 thank you... unfortunately im not in canada, more on, im in the Philippines... but i do have a cousin who has allergies who just migrated to canada, thank you very much

  • @alonetraveler5391
    @alonetraveler5391 Před 4 lety +1

    Im not elergic but this is satisfying and jsut in case also it feel like jesus when it gets rid of it i hear

  • @flowersparkly4319
    @flowersparkly4319 Před 4 lety

    what if u use it on a different part of your bodh? will it still work the same

  • @CaspiRose99
    @CaspiRose99 Před 3 lety

    Why do I see some places that say 3 seconds and some say 10 seconds thats a big difference

  • @nikkiwo1712
    @nikkiwo1712 Před 4 lety

    What if you don't like needles

  • @mawrkus8664
    @mawrkus8664 Před 4 lety +5

    Hell yeah I can be like octane when I have an allergic reaction to peanuts

  • @venniladharman
    @venniladharman Před 3 lety

    I have an allergy to bees so thank you

  • @julioderas1311
    @julioderas1311 Před 4 lety +2

    I go there

  • @reemie786
    @reemie786 Před 3 lety

    In UK this cause £89 it should be £20 and it’s a one time use

  • @bruh0-0yt30
    @bruh0-0yt30 Před 2 lety +2

    I don’t know why am I having warzone thoughts

  • @Imsosappy
    @Imsosappy Před 2 lety

    Damn you mangos making be here! *Shakes First*

  • @OmniRadio
    @OmniRadio Před 3 lety

    I am watching this because there was a story about a mad lad kid who was allergic nuts
    He wanted to taste a reeses cup so he got out his EpiPen and the ate the reeses cup
    Injected it and told the teacher that he needed to go to the hospital.
    Yes this is a real story.

  • @mariakhansa9606
    @mariakhansa9606 Před 3 lety

    Im a 10 year old and i know how to use an epipen but i dont use an epipen i just learn these stuff in case its rlly easy to use an epipen

  • @lk6977
    @lk6977 Před rokem +1

    Me watching this because my best friend is stupid and will more than likely eat something she's allergic to and now I'm going to have to save her life.

  • @jinleonardo8419
    @jinleonardo8419 Před 4 lety

    **BLWLWLWLWL intestifies**