Adrenaline auto-injector devices: do current prescription and training measures work?
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Background The incidence of systemic allergic reactions in the UK continues to rise. Appropriate and timely use of an adrenaline auto-injector is life saving. Anaphylaxis guidelines specify that individuals at high risk carry an adrenaline auto-injector at all times and receive adequate instruction on its use. We examined whether adult patients prescribed an adrenaline auto-injector had been given it appropriately and maintained and used it properly.
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