At the start of your shift, introduce yourself to the resource nurse(s) and know where the oxygen, Epi Pens, and vital sign equipment are.
ASSESS
__ Airway, Breathing, and Circulation
__ Vital signs
__ Rashes
__ Swelling, eg tongue and lips
__ Mental status
__ DO NOT LEAVE PATIENT UNATTENDED until better or transported
INTERVENTIONS to Consider
__ Oxygen
__ Have patient lie down, loosed clothing, elevate legs
__ Check glucose / Give juice or a snack
__ Call 911
__ EPI Pen up to 3 doses (every 5-15 minutes)
__ Benadryl 50 mg dose (for adults)
__ Tourniquet
DOCUMENT
see protocol -- use the dot phrase CovidVaccineReactionRecord
FOLLOWUP
see protocol
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