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    AEFI KIT and Dosage Information

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    The document describes the contents of an AEFI (Adverse Events Following Immunization) kit. The kit contains: injection adrenaline and hydrocortisone, syringes, IV fluids, cotton, reporting forms, dosage tables, and expiry labels. It also notes that oxygen and airway support should be available at hospitals. Dosage tables for injection adrenaline and hydrocortisone are provided according to age groups. Adrenaline may be repeated every 15 minutes for up to 3 doses based on response, and hydrocortisone repeated every 8 hours if symptoms persist.

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    The document describes the contents of an AEFI (Adverse Events Following Immunization) kit. The kit contains: injection adrenaline and hydrocortisone, syringes, IV fluids, cotton, reporting forms, dosage tables, and expiry labels. It also notes that oxygen and airway support should be available at hospitals. Dosage tables for injection adrenaline and hydrocortisone are provided according to age groups. Adrenaline may be repeated every 15 minutes for up to 3 doses based on response, and hydrocortisone repeated every 8 hours if symptoms persist.

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    The document describes the contents of an AEFI (Adverse Events Following Immunization) kit. The kit contains: injection adrenaline and hydrocortisone, syringes, IV fluids, cotton, reporting forms, dosage tables, and expiry labels. It also notes that oxygen and airway support should be available at hospitals. Dosage tables for injection adrenaline and hydrocortisone are provided according to age groups. Adrenaline may be repeated every 15 minutes for up to 3 doses based on response, and hydrocortisone repeated every 8 hours if symptoms persist.

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    AEFI KIT and Dosage Information

    Uploaded by

    Arif Shaik
    The document describes the contents of an AEFI (Adverse Events Following Immunization) kit. The kit contains: injection adrenaline and hydrocortisone, syringes, IV fluids, cotton, reporting forms, dosage tables, and expiry labels. It also notes that oxygen and airway support should be available at hospitals. Dosage tables for injection adrenaline and hydrocortisone are provided according to age groups. Adrenaline may be repeated every 15 minutes for up to 3 doses based on response, and hydrocortisone repeated every 8 hours if symptoms persist.

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    AEFI KIT

    AEFI KIT
    • Injection Adrenaline (1 :1000) solution – 2
    ampoules
    • Injection Hydrocortisone (100mg) – 1 vial
    • Disposable syringe (insulin type) having 0.01ml
    graduations and
    • Disposable syringe (5ml) and 24/26G IM needle –
    2 sets
    • Scalp vein set – 2 sets
    • Tab Paracetamol (500mg) – 10 tabs
    • I/V fluids (Ringer lactate / normal saline): 1 unit in
    plastic bottle
    AEFI KIT continued….
    • I/V fluids(5% Dextrose) : 1 unit in plastic bottle
    • IV drip set : 1 set
    • Cotton wool + adhesive tape : 1 each
    • AEFI Reporting form (CRF)
    • Label showing: Date of inspection, Expiry date of
    inj. Adrenalin and shortest expiry date of any of
    the components
    • Drug dosage tables for Inj Adrenalin and
    Hydrocortisone
    • At hospital setting, Oxygen support and airway
    intubation facility should be available
    Dosage of Injection Adrenalin
    • Mode of administration: Intra Muscular,
    Strength: 1:1000
    Dosage Schedule
    Dosage of Injection Adrenalin
    ml in 1ml
    Age Units in insulin syringe
    syringe
    2 years 0.15ml 2.5 units if 40 units = 1ml syringe
    2 to 5 years 0.2ml 5 units if 40 units = 1ml syringe
    6 to 11 years 0.3ml 10 units if 40 units = 1ml syringe
    11+ years 0.5ml 20 units if 40 units = 1ml syringe

    • Adrenalin may be repeated every 15 minutes for


    3 doses based on the response seen
    Dosage of Injection Hydrocortisone
    • Mode of administration: Intra Muscular or
    slow IV
    Dosage Schedule
    Dosage of Injection Hydrocortisone
    Age Dosage In 5 ml syringe
    < 6months 25mg 1 ml
    6 months to 6 years 50 mg 2 ml
    6 to 12 years 100mg 4ml
    > 12 years 200 mg in 10 ml syringe - 8ml
    Note: Hydrocortisone is in powder form. Dilute it with 4 ml Distilled
    water and use according to age

    • Repeat Inj Hydrocortisone 8th hrly if symptoms


    persist

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