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. 2018 Aug 20;14:32. doi: 10.1186/s13223-018-0257-6

Table 2.

Notable case history related to pediatric EAI use

Age at event, years 6 years (2013) 7 years (2014) 9 years (2017)
Height (cm) 117 122 141
Weight (kg) 17.7 25 30
STBD (with compression, mm) 10.7 11.1 12.1
Suspected/known allergen Milk Cake with cashew “Snack Pack” bakery shop dessert (tapioca, carrageenan)
Symptoms/acute care MS ingested milk and her caregiver administered the EpiPen Jr® because she thought MS complained of throat itchiness MS had immediate shortness of breath, hives, throat tightness, and lip swelling
Her mother gave her the EpiPen Jr® in the right mid-anterolateral thigh
Epinephrine worked immediately, and she improved within 30 s
MS had transient shakes, tachycardia, fatigue lasting approximately 3 min
MS was taken to and observed in the Emergency Department. MS complained of pain immediately in her right thigh at the injection site, which has persisted over time
X-ray and ultrasound were negative
MS had an immediate throat swelling and shortness of breath
MS was given 2 doses of epinephrine
Her symptoms improved within minutes
Follow up case notes In August 2017, MS was examined for bony lesions, fracture, or soft tissue disorders that could explain her continued discomfort and pain
The previous allergic emergency in 2014 requiring the use of her EAI was noted
Negative X-ray and ultrasound of right femur and no evidence of muscular injury or hematoma. No discrete solid or cystic lesions
It was noted that she was skeletally immature
Long-term management Keep prescribed EpiPen Jr® available
Instructions on how to give the EpiPen Jr® without full muscle compression
Continue strict avoidance of milk, raw peanut, cashew, hazelnut, pecan, and pistachio