158.832 Definitions for KRS 158.830 to 158.836. - Kentucky Statutes

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Page 1 of 1 158.832 Definitions for KRS 158.830 to 158.836. As used in KRS 158.830 to 158.836:
(1) "Anaphylaxis" means an allergic reaction resulting from sensitization following prior contact with an antigen which can be a life-threatening emergency.
Anaphylaxis may be triggered by, among other agents, foods, drugs, injections,
insect stings, and physical activity. (2) "Medications" means all medicines individually prescribed by a health care practitioner for the student that pertain to his or her asthma or used to treat
anaphylaxis, including but not limited to EpiPen or other auto-injectible
epinephrine; (3) "Health care practitioner" means a physician or other health care provider who has prescriptive authority; and (4) "Self-administration" means the student's use of his or her prescribed asthma or anaphylaxis medications, pursuant to prescription or written direction from the
health care practitioner. Effective: April 21, 2004
History: Amended 2004 Ky. Acts ch. 132, sec. 5, effective April 21, 2004. -- Created 2002 Ky. Acts ch. 50, sec. 2, effective July 15, 2002.