VaxReactionChecklist

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