Originally Posted by
Spencer94
Nurse2Pilot, I believe it is because it is 'advised' that people with a peanut allergy carry an epipen. My thoughts exactly, in fact, there's no guarantee that the captain beside you wouldn't develop a peanut allergy and not know about it.
Do you carry an epipen with you at all times? Have you ever had to use one?
I have witnessed fit-and-healthy patients with no allergies go into anaphylaxis due to some drug or antibiotic, I personally know at least two individuals who are fit, play sports (basketball), go hiking, biking, etc. but both have suffered strokes and it was because of the nature of their circle of friends (nurses, doctors), they got quick help and recovered from the heart attack but fact still remains they were very fit, no health problems, but still got a heart attack.