During an anaphylactic emergency, the audio and visual instructions of Auvi‑Q guide patients through the injection process.
Patients may use the device without waiting for the voice instructions to guide them. Once the injection countdown has begun, however, they should not remove the device from their thigh until the voice prompt says, "Injection complete."
NOTE: Auvi‑Q makes a distinct click and hiss sound when pressed against the outer thigh. This is normal and indicates that Auvi‑Q is working correctly. Patients should be advised not to pull Auvi‑Q away from the leg when they hear the click and hiss sound.
Epinephrine should be administered with caution to patients with hyperthyroidism, diabetes, elderly individuals, pregnant women, patients who have heart disease and patients who are on medications that may sensitize the heart to arrhythmias.
