Improving medical workforce knowledge of adrenaline (epinephrine) administration in treatment of anaphylaxis in adults.

Acute Med

Consultant in Acute Medicine, MRCP, MBChB, BSc, PGCert Bolton NHS Foundation Trust.

Published: July 2021

AI Article Synopsis

  • The study aimed to compare knowledge of adrenaline administration for treating anaphylaxis among medical staff over three years (2010, 2015, 2017).
  • Various educational strategies were used to raise awareness among surveyed medical and nursing staff.
  • Results showed significant improvement in knowledge, with correct first dose administration awareness rising from 15% in 2010 to 63% in 2017.

Article Abstract

Aim: To compare results of repeated surveys (2010, 2015 and 2017) regarding the knowledge of the medical workforce potentially involved in adrenaline administration for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis in adults.

Methods: Convenience samples of medical (and advanced nursing) staff were surveyed on three separate occasions (2010, 2015 and 2017). Several educational methods were used to increase awareness of the specific administration of adrenaline.

Results: Overall, knowledge of the medical workforce regarding correct first dose adrenaline administration improved from 15% in 2010 to 49% in 2015 and finally 63% in 2017.

Conclusion: This survey comparison shows knowledge of the medical workforce regarding adrenaline administration for treatment of anaphylaxis in adults can be significantly improved by employing a variety of educational methods.

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