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Posted by LinksEtc
- September 16, 2014, 05:21:34 PMQuote from: ajasfolks2 on August 26, 2014, 07:14:45 PM
Once upon a time DH and I discussed these Allergy Action Plans and the many formats . . . and we decided that an experienced PILOT should consult with them so that the forms were more streamlined and user-friendly . . . as well as SUPER clear.
FASers could help develop some great forms.
Posted by LinksEtc
- September 16, 2014, 05:13:10 PMAllergic to everything, Help! I'm desperate.
From FARE plan (my bold/blue):
I do think it's important for adults to have a plan ... it'd be nice to have one without "child" language.
Quote from: LinksEtc on September 13, 2014, 12:35:26 PM
In addition to the grading chart, there is the FARE "Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan" ... there is some language about "child" in there as it's often used for students, but your doc could make a few minor changes & sign the plan for you (if the doc agrees that the plan is appropriate for you).
http://www.foodallergy.org/document.doc?id=234
From FARE plan (my bold/blue):
Quote2. Call 911. Tell them the child is having anaphylaxis and may
need epinephrine when they arrive.
I do think it's important for adults to have a plan ... it'd be nice to have one without "child" language.
Posted by LinksEtc
- September 16, 2014, 05:08:16 PMMany kids with FA and/or asthma don't have school health plans
Quote from: LinksEtc on September 15, 2014, 12:44:50 PM
On the FARE FAAP/ECP, have a check box the allergist could check saying something like it's their opinion this child should be evaluated by the school for a 504 plan ... that the child has a major life activity that is affected ... that the CDC guidelines should be referred to ...
make the wording bold.
Posted by MandCmama
- August 27, 2014, 04:43:49 PMJust looked. It's actually the one from 2010 they are using.
Posted by MandCmama
- August 27, 2014, 03:23:43 PMI'm not sure why the allergist doesn't use the new one. I know the nurse thought it was too cluttered with the pictures. I want to say it was the last version before the current one.
Posted by ajasfolks2
- August 26, 2014, 07:19:56 PMHubby just added:
Needs to be easy to understand when you're on fire.
Needs to be easy to understand when you're on fire.
Posted by ajasfolks2
- August 26, 2014, 07:14:45 PMOnce upon a time DH and I discussed these Allergy Action Plans and the many formats . . . and we decided that an experienced PILOT should consult with them so that the forms were more streamlined and user-friendly . . . as well as SUPER clear.
In an emergency, the fewer the words and the firmer the instructions ("Emergency Procedures"), the better.
*sigh*
In an emergency, the fewer the words and the firmer the instructions ("Emergency Procedures"), the better.
*sigh*
Posted by LinksEtc
- August 26, 2014, 06:48:52 PMQuote from: MandCmama on August 26, 2014, 06:12:31 PM
My forms just came in the mail today from our allergist visit last week. I was a bit surprised to see they switched back to the old FAPs. I know our school nurse also prefers the old ones.
Which format do they like ... the 5/2013 one? Did they say why they prefer the older ones?
Posted by MandCmama
- August 26, 2014, 06:12:31 PMMy forms just came in the mail today from our allergist visit last week. I was a bit surprised to see they switched back to the old FAPs. I know our school nurse also prefers the old ones.
Posted by LinksEtc
- August 26, 2014, 04:14:40 PMDo you think it would have been better to have that mild/epi area an optional checkbox for allergist to decide? Those going through OIT and/or having OAS often have those symptoms. I'll leave that ? to the experts.
Posted by LinksEtc
- August 26, 2014, 04:06:37 PMok ... getting my school forms together 
Something that bugs me on the new FAAP/ECP ....
In the (mild symptoms box), they just say "Give Epinephrine" if more than 1 system area.... but all the other epi instructions are in the (severe symptoms box) like call 911, etc. The former computer programmer in me says both should point to 1 "give epi" instruction area.
My
of forms ... based on a talent or a curse or both? 
Something that bugs me on the new FAAP/ECP ....
In the (mild symptoms box), they just say "Give Epinephrine" if more than 1 system area.... but all the other epi instructions are in the (severe symptoms box) like call 911, etc. The former computer programmer in me says both should point to 1 "give epi" instruction area.
My
of forms ... based on a talent or a curse or both? Posted by LinksEtc
- May 19, 2014, 06:49:30 PMQuote from: twinturbo on May 19, 2014, 05:39:16 PMQuote from: LinksEtc
fwiw, I prefer the term FAAP over ECP, but the trend seems to be towards the latter.
There's a reason for that.
BTW, just saw the new one. I know no one form is going to be everyone's cup of tea but I thought it looked solid.
What is the reason?
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The newest version of the FARE plan:
http://www.foodallergy.org/document.doc?id=234
I like that they made that separate box for the "extremely reactive" instructions.
I would have had to epi dd many times in the past if I had been following this plan for mild symptoms.
Posted by twinturbo
- May 19, 2014, 05:39:16 PMQuote from: LinksEtc
fwiw, I prefer the term FAAP over ECP, but the trend seems to be towards the latter.
There's a reason for that.
BTW, just saw the new one. I know no one form is going to be everyone's cup of tea but I thought it looked solid.
Posted by LinksEtc
- May 16, 2014, 05:08:09 PMQuote from: LinksEtc on February 07, 2014, 06:44:18 PM
http://blog.foodallergy.org/2014/02/07/food-allergy-reactions-what-to-do-in-an-emergency/
hmmm ...QuoteAntihistamines may be given, if recommended by a physician, for a single mild symptom
http://www.foodallergy.org/document.doc?id=294
This is on my list to talk to our allergist about at next appt.
Posted by LinksEtc
- February 07, 2014, 06:44:18 PMhttp://blog.foodallergy.org/2014/02/07/food-allergy-reactions-what-to-do-in-an-emergency/
hmmm ...
fwiw, I prefer the term FAAP over ECP, but the trend seems to be towards the latter.
hmmm ...
QuoteAntihistamines may be given, if recommended by a physician, for a single mild symptom
fwiw, I prefer the term FAAP over ECP, but the trend seems to be towards the latter.
QuoteAgain, when in doubt, give epinephrine! This is critically important. You could save a life.