During annual training at son's (2 1/2) daycare, paramedics said they now recommend injecting Epi-pen in buttocks, not thigh b/c very young kids don't have enough fat on them and needle can hit bone. Anyone else doing this? Does it matter?

 

I have been a paramedic for

I have been a paramedic for 15 years and also have a 6 y/o daughter with severe peanut egg allergies. I have never heard of the epi pen being used in the buttocks area. Every state has different protocols on how and when to use medications. That is NOT part of our protocol in Michigan. If you look on the epi-pen auto injector web site it states in bold letters do not inject in buttocks. It is not as effective.

I have a 2 yr old son with

I have a 2 yr old son with PA. I asked his allergist about this at his last appr. Our doctor said the shot should be given in the outer thigh. If a shot is given in the buttocks it may delay the epinephrine because it is supposed to be injected into muscle not fat. I hppe this helps.

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