Informal Epinephrine Shortage

Epinephrine Shortage

Recently several news services have reported shortages in essential medications. One of those medications is called Epinephrine. This leads many to wonder how this shortage impacts patient safety and care. Take the CPR Training Company's 30 second survey to see how your world matches what others are saying.

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* 1. Is your hospital or healthcare agency currently facing the documented major nationwide shortage of epinephrine syringes 1:10,000 (1mg/10ml)?

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* 2. If so how does your organization handle the epinephrine shortage?

Shortage, What Shortage?

We mix a larger vile of epinephrine at the bedside by using a pre-made kit

We gather our own supplies at the bedside and do not have a pre-made kit

We take a different action (please share)

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Are staff require to verbally demonstrate competency on the new EPI mixing process?

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* 4. Are staff required to simulate the mixing action before a code event to help them retain the knowledge?

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