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Epinephrine Auto-Injector: Step-by-Step Administration

Step 4: Positioning and steps for deploying the injector

Step 4 of 6

Application of the Epipen is important as to prevent severe life saving allergic reaction.

Align the orange tip of the object at a 90 degree angle with the outer thigh.

Injector positioned at thigh

Swing the injector towards the thigh and firmly press into the surface until there is a click.

The click should act as a confirmation that the needle has successfully been deployed into the muscle. Hear it out!

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