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# First Aid Chart on Anaphylaxis and How to Use an EpiPen

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Though Anaphylaxis is not curable, it is preventable and treatable.

Adrenaline auto-injectors, such as Epipen® and Anapen®, are carried by those who are at risk.

These auto-injectors are designed to be used by anyone: a friend, childcare worker, parent, teacher, passer-by, or even the casualty themselves. To care for and treat a casualty experiencing anaphylaxis, the below steps should be followed:

## Printable PDF Poster

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## Other Resources

For more information on how to provide first aid in the event of an anaphylactic reaction, you might be interested in the following resources:

- [What is Anaphylaxis?](https://www.australiawidefirstaid.com.au/resources/what-is-anaphylaxis)
- [CPR Chart - Adults & Older Children](https://www.australiawidefirstaid.com.au/resources/cpr-poster-adults)
- [CPR Chart - Child (up to 8 years)](https://www.australiawidefirstaid.com.au/resources/cpr-poster-children)
- [CPR on Infants](https://www.australiawidefirstaid.com.au/resources/cpr-poster-infants)
- [CPR Chart - Pregnancy](https://www.australiawidefirstaid.com.au/resources/cpr-poster-pregnancy)
- [Basic Life Support Flow Chart](https://www.australiawidefirstaid.com.au/resources/drsabcd)
- [Recovery Position Chart](https://www.australiawidefirstaid.com.au/resources/recovery-position)

For our full suite of downloadable resources, head to our [First Aid Chart](https://www.australiawidefirstaid.com.au/resources/charts) library

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