Journal article
Inadequacy of current pediatric epinephrine autoinjector needle length for use in infants and toddlers
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Epinephrine injection represents the standard of care for anaphylaxis treatment. It is most effective if delivered intramuscularly, whereas inadvertent intraosseous injection may be harmful. The needle length in current pediatric epinephrine autoinjectors (EAIs) is 12.7 mm; however, the ideal needle length for infants and toddlers weighing less than 15 kg is unknown.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the skin-to-bone distance (STBD) and …
Authors
Kim H; Dinakar C; McInnis P; Rudin D; Benain X; Daley W; Platz E
Journal
Annals of Allergy Asthma & Immunology, Vol. 118, No. 6, pp. 719–725.e1
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
6 2017
DOI
10.1016/j.anai.2017.03.017
ISSN
1081-1206