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Alex L Shapiro1, Danielle Ziehl1
1Emergency Medicine, San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, Fort Sam Houston, USA.
Cureus
|January 30, 2020
Summary
Accidental EpiPen Jr finger sticks can cause serious complications, but a conservative approach may be effective. This case study shows successful conservative management for a pediatric patient experiencing an EpiPen Jr accidental injection to the finger.
Area of Science:
- Emergency Medicine
- Pediatric Care
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Accidental epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen) exposure poses risks, particularly digital ischemia.
- Treatment options for accidental EpiPen finger sticks are debated, including invasive and conservative methods.
Observation:
- A pediatric patient experienced an accidental EpiPen Jr injection to the distal first digit.
- The patient presented with potential complications from the epinephrine auto-injector.
Findings:
- Successful conservative management was achieved for the pediatric patient.
- This approach avoided more aggressive or invasive treatments.
Implications:
- Conservative management is a viable option for accidental EpiPen finger stick injuries.
- Further research into optimal treatment protocols for epinephrine auto-injector accidents is warranted.
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