Table 3.
Prehospital epinephrine administration for patients with anaphylaxis by provider type, allergen, past medical history, and demographics
| +Epinephrine | −Epinephrine | |
|---|---|---|
| Females, n = 94 | 50% (47) | 50% (47) |
| Males, n = 124 | 34% (42) | 66% (82) |
| School nurse, n = 26 | 69% (18) | 31% (8) |
| EMS provider, n = 39 | 36% (14) | 64% (25) |
| Parent/self, n = 117 | 41% (48a) | 59% (69) |
| Physician, n = 13 | 100% (13) | 0% (0) |
| Allergen type | ||
| Food, n = 165 | 41% (68) | 59% (97) |
| Drugs, n = 17 | 41% (7) | 59% (10) |
| Bees, n = 2 | 0 | 100% (2) |
| Unknown, n = 34 | 41% (14) | 59% (20) |
| History of allergic reaction, n = 145 | 50% (72) | 50% (73) |
| History of asthma, n = 83 | 49% (41) | 51% (42) |
| Outpatient overall | 40% (87) | 60% (131) |
a
This calculation includes the 4 patients whose epinephrine was administered incorrectly by parents (44 actual patients received epinephrine by parents/self).