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ArticleAllergologie select2025

Significant handling errors and education gaps regarding the use of the emergency kit among adult patients with Hymenoptera venom allergy.

Julia Zarnowski, Louise Wilkens, Regina Treudler

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Julia ZarnowskiDepartment of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, and.
Louise WilkensDepartment of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, and.
Regina TreudlerDepartment of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, and.

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Abstract

aimIn case of systemic anaphylactic reactions after Hymenoptera stings, patients should be provided with an adrenaline autoinjector (AAI). We aimed to evaluate the education and handling competence of patients in a real-world setting. MATERIALS AND

methodsPatients with Hymenoptera venom allergy presenting for the first time in our clinic with a previously prescribed emergency kit including an AAI were interviewed using a standardized questionnaire and were asked to demonstrate the AAI use with a dummy.

results82 patients (62.2% female, mean age 52.0 ± 17.3 years) with allergy to wasp venom (85.3%), bee venom (9.8%), or hornet venom (4.9%) were included. 37.8% reported to have received a practical training on the AAI upon prescription. 59.8% of all patients showed significant handling errors which would have led to misinjections in 30.6%.

conclusionOur data demonstrate a considerable lack of education, significant handling errors of the emergency kit, and a high risk of misinjections of the AAI. As the emergency kit is potentially lifesaving, the awareness for a sufficient education and training needs to be risen.

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adrenaline autoinjectoranaphylaxiscomplianceemergency kithandling errorshymenopterainsect venom allergymisinjections

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PMID39881859
PMCPMC11773393

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