Dr Du Toit will generate a personalised disease, and age, appropriate emergency plan.

 

While antihistamines are generally sufficient for the treatment of allergic reactions, this may not always be the case. An assessment will therefore be made by Dr Du Toit wrt the need for an Epipen device in your Emergency Plan.

 

Dr Du Toit will also issue a Travel Plan which justifies the carrying of emergency medications, food, and fluids, on your person, whilst travelling. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The plan should be copied and issued to carers/teachers... A recent photograph of the patient, and all relevant emergency contact details, should also be entered on the plan. Training in the administration of emergency medication/s will be provided on the day of your appointment.  

 

 

Intramuscular (IM) administration of epinephrine is the primary therapy in the emergency management of more severe reactions (anaphylaxis) that may result from insect bites or stings, foods, drugs, latex, or other allergy triggers. Its efficacy lies in prompt administration after allergen exposure. Self-injectable epinephrine products have been designed for administration within minutes of the onset of symptoms. In children, a parent or other trained personnel may administer these products.