On scene you assisted a patient with his epinephrine auto-injector after he was stung multiple times by bees. You are now transporting the patient to the hospital. As you reassess the patient, which one of the following signs would best indicate that the epinephrine is benefiting the patient?

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Epinephrine is a medication that helps to relieve the symptoms of anaphylaxis, including wheezing, by dilating the airways. A decrease in wheezing would indicate that the epinephrine is benefiting the patient. Increasing heart rate may occur, as epinephrine is a stimulant, but it is not necessarily an indicator of effectiveness. Complaint of fatigue and decreasing blood pressure may be signs of a worsening condition and a lack of response to treatment.

On Scene You Assisted a Patient with His Epinephrine Auto-Injector