Journal article
Emergency Medication Access and Administration in Schools: A Focus on Epinephrine, Albuterol Inhalers, and Glucagon
The Journal of school nursing, Vol.38(4), pp.326-335
08/01/2022
DOI: 10.1177/1059840520934185
PMID: 32588714
Abstract
Access to emergency medications is a growing concern, particularly regarding the availability, safety, and use of these medications in schools. The purpose of this article is to report results not previously published from a national survey, specifically regarding the emergency use of epinephrine, albuterol inhalers, and glucagon. A nonexperimental, cross-sectional design was utilized for this descriptive study. An online survey was distributed to school nurses in 2015, and data from 6,298 school nurse respondents are presented in the analysis. Findings related to stock and student-specific emergency medication use and storage, epinephrine usage data, and delegation of emergency medication administration to unlicensed assistive personnel are presented in this article. Further development of policies and procedures regarding emergency medication administration in schools is needed. School nurses are a valuable resource for obtaining knowledge in this area and keeping students safe at school.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Emergency Medication Access and Administration in Schools: A Focus on Epinephrine, Albuterol Inhalers, and Glucagon
- Creators
- Rebecca A. McCaughey - University of IowaAnn Marie Mccarthy - University of IowaErin Maughan - National Association of School NursesMaria Hein - University of IowaYelena Perkhounkova - University of IowaMichael W. Kelly - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- The Journal of school nursing, Vol.38(4), pp.326-335
- Publisher
- Sage
- DOI
- 10.1177/1059840520934185
- PMID
- 32588714
- ISSN
- 1059-8405
- eISSN
- 1546-8364
- Number of pages
- 10
- Grant note
- Mylan
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 08/01/2022
- Academic Unit
- Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Nursing; Pharmacy Practice and Science; Community and Behavioral Health
- Record Identifier
- 9984370643702771
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