A National Review of State Laws for Stock Epinephrine in Schools.
Anna Volerman, Claire Brindley, Nancy Amerson and 2 others
PMID 34825371WHAT IT FOUND
Only 14 states mandate stock epinephrine in schools, while 37 allow it.
Laws vary widely on prescribing, storage, funding, training and liability.
Key findings
01Fourteen states mandate stock epinephrine in schools, while 37 allow it.
02Nearly all states specify that school nurses and staff can administer epinephrine, and most state laws require training for the person administering it.
03Nearly all state laws indicate the school and person administering epinephrine will have no fault given an adverse reaction.
STILL TO COME
How it was doneWhat they foundWhat it means for RNs
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What it does not show
The supplied text reports state-law counts, not patient outcomes. It does not describe how schools actually implement the laws. It does not report whether stock epinephrine was available, stored correctly, or used effectively. The supplied text does not include a methods section or a conflicts-of-interest declaration.
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Do not read this as evidence that stock epinephrine laws improve anaphylaxis outcomes. The supplied text reviews state laws and does not report patient results.