Children’s Mercy innovation, combined with quick-thinking team members, recently saved a life at our community partner, Operation Breakthrough. Our float pool nurses, Kaylea and Bridget, were filling in as school nurses for the day when they were called to help a teacher who was having a severe allergic reaction! Tiffany, an Operation Breakthrough teacher, was experiencing symptoms of anaphylaxis, including swelling, hives, difficulty breathing and itching in her throat, after eating avocado. Nurses Kaylea and Bridget rushed across the building with a portable AED pack, which was specially created by Children's Mercy employees for our outpatient clinics. In addition to an AED, the rescue packs are stocked with emergency equipment like EpiPens and oxygen to help during a crisis. Tiffany was stabilized, treated at a hospital, and was back at work the next day. We’re so thankful for our agile nurses who did not hesitate to jump into action and the innovative emergency packs that made all the difference!
Well done!
Fantastic update!
Emergency Medical Technician
2moWow. Great job guys, great end to the story!