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Jext Information
The Jext Auto Injector has the same characteristic as the Epipen
Some difference:
- The shape jext is round
- Black end is the needle end
- Red= Adults
- Yellow= Children (Weight Checked)
- Yellow safety cap
- Note 10 Seconds to hold injector in thigh
2 x Jext required
The important's of two auto injectors in schools and nursery is crucial, Ensure you always have two.
NOTE: In some cases you may have
1 x Jext + 1x Epipen This was recently allowed due to the shortage of auto injectors.
Paediatric Use
Use in children: Emerade 500 micrograms is not recommended for use in children.
Children below 15 kg bodyweight
A dosage below 150 micrograms cannot be administered with sufficient accuracy in children weighing less than 15 kg and use is therefore not recommended unless during a life-threatening situation and under medical advice.
Children between 15 kg and 30 kg bodyweight
The usual dose is 150 micrograms.
Children over 30 kg bodyweight
The usual dose is 300 micrograms.
Adolescent patients over 30 kg bodyweight
The dosage recommendations for adult patients should be followed.
Emerade- Auto Injector
Emerade is an adrenaline auto-injector used for the emergency treatment of severe acute allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) to foods, medicines, insect stings, bites or other allergens. It can also be used for exercise induced anaphylaxis.
The Emerade is single use auto injector.
Information About The Emerade
The Emerade Auto Injector looks and operates differently from Jext and Epipen
Safety Features
The Emerade does not have any safety caps to remove except the one that cover the needle. Ensure you are familiar the use of the Emerade Auto injector
Management of the Emerade
- Check dates
- Check fluid by peeling back label
- Do not use if not clear
- Do not use if particles are in fluid
- Do not use if out of date
How To Use The Emerade
Remove Cap
Press Against The Outer Thigh
Press Against The Outer Thigh
There is a seal over the edging of the cap you may have to twist and pull cap off, once the cap has been removed hold firmly in the centre of your hand.
Press Against The Outer Thigh
Press Against The Outer Thigh
Press Against The Outer Thigh
Hold against the outer thigh and press reasonably hard, a click should be heard. Note, older version do not click. When using on a child it is important they don't move as the injector can only be used once.
Hold in for a good 5 seconds
Press Against The Outer Thigh
Hold in for a good 5 seconds
Once the 5 second are up, give the injected area a light rub, place the cap back on the injector and check the small window to confirm that the fluid has been released.