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Anaphylaxis
Alternate Names : Anaphylactic Reaction, Anaphylactic Shock, Shock - Anaphylactic
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Anaphylaxis Treatment
Anaphylaxis is an emergency condition requiring immediate professional medical attention. Assessment of the ABC's (airway, breathing, and circulation from Basic Life Support) should be done in all suspected anaphylactic reactions.
CPR should be initiated if indicated. People with known severe allergic reactions may carry an Epi-Pen or other allergy kit, and should be assisted if necessary. Emergency interventions by paramedics or physicians may include placing a tube through the nose or mouth into the airway (endotracheal intubation) or emergency surgery to place a tube directly into the trachea (tracheostomy or cricothyrotomy).
Epinephrine should be given by injection without delay. This opens the airways and raises the blood pressure by constricting blood vessels.
Treatment for shock includes intravenous fluids and medications that support the actions of the heart and circulatory system.
Antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine; and corticosteroids, such as prednisone may be given to further reduce symptoms (after lifesaving measures and epinephrine are administered).
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• Definition
• Anaphylaxis Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Anaphylaxis Symptoms & Signs
• Anaphylaxis Prevention
• Anaphylaxis Diagnosis & Tests
• Anaphylaxis Treatment
• Anaphylaxis Prognosis
• Anaphylaxis Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Review Date : 1/17/2002
Reviewed By : Frederic F. Little, M.D., Department of Allergy and Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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