What happens if someone has anaphylactic shock on a plane?
What happens if someone has anaphylactic shock on a plane? Always lay the patient down, let them sit up IF they have difficulty breathing but do not allow them to stand. Lay them straight back down should they become dizzy or light-headed and do not move them until emergency help is available. Remember to complete a copy of the Anaphylaxis event record if you have a reaction.
Which airlines carry EpiPens?
Since 2003, the FAA has required all airlines to carry epinephrine in their onboard medical kits.
Do I need a letter to fly with EpiPen?
Taking Epinephrine on a Flight According to the TSA, passengers are allowed to bring their epinephrine on board a flight. However, you may need to show the printed label that identifies the medication (e.g., Adrenaclick®, Auvi-Q™, EpiPen®). You should also be prepared to show the prescription label from the pharmacy.
How do you travel with anaphylaxis?
If you are at risk of a severe allergic reaction while you are away, carry an adrenaline (epinephrine) injector such as an EpiPen® or Anapen®, a mobile phone and an Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) Travel Plan for people at risk of anaphylaxis.