Traveling with Injectable treatments for HAEAnne Rowe, RN, BSCN, MEd

 

Travelling with Injectable Medications During any mode of travel ensure:

Product Temperature is kept between 2°C and 25°C, always carry

the product in an appropriate bag.

Adequate medication and ancillary supplies are carried to treat

both prophylaxis and emergency attacks.

Expiry dates do not expire before you return home.

All bottles are labeled in the original boxes. (if you can, take the

boxes with you)

Bring lab slips that show that the medication has been issued to

you.

Keep a letter from your specialist for emergency department staff.

Some patients wear Medic Alert Bracelets.

 

Traveling by AirCheck the airline’s website for regulations.

Example: if you are flying with Air Canada, visit www.aircanada.com

Follow the links “Information and Services Carry on Baggage Special Items”.

Medication must be in Original labeled containers. Medication must be properly labeled with the name of the

patient/issuing pharmacy or medical office. Ancillary supplies are allowed (Carry lab slips with you) Arrive at Security early (2 hours at a busy time of day). Be sure to remove the cooling packs from your luggage.

If you plan to leave the country check with customs and immigration of the country you will be visiting.

 

Travel LettersLetters are available from the website:

www.allabouthae.ca/docs/Diagnosis_Letters-editable.pdf

Dr. Lacuesta has letters she prepares for these situations.

You can get generic letters from HAE Canada, they were prepared by Caroline Farmer R.N..

The following letters are available: