Allergy/Anaphylaxis Flashcards
1
Q
Anaphylaxis definition
A
IgE mediated response with two or more body system involvement
2
Q
Anaphylactoid definition
A
Non-IgE mediated
3
Q
What are the two steps of hypersensitivity reactions?
A
- First Exposure
- Subsequent Exposure
or
Genetic predisposition
4
Q
System involvement in Anaphylaxis
A
- Skin/Mucosal
- Cardiovascular
- Respiratory
- Gastrointestinal
- Neurological
- Anaphylactic shock
5
Q
Name 5 skin/mucosal findings in anaphylaxis
A
Urticaria (hives) Pallor Itching Angioedema Conjuctivital erythema Pili erection Erythema Edema to hands and feet Diaphoresis
6
Q
Name 5 Cardiovascular S/S
A
Chest pain Tachycardia Bradycardia Arrhythmias Palpitations Hypotension Pre syncope Shock Cardiac arrest
7
Q
Name 5 respiratory system S.S.
A
Allergic Rhinitis Sneezing Stridor Dysphonia Dyspnea Dry staccato cough itching Tachypnea Tight chest and Throat Deep cough wheezing decreased peak flow cyanosis Respiratory arrest Pulmonary edema
8
Q
Name 5 GI S/S of Anaphylaxis
A
Abdominal pain. Abdominal cramps vomiting Diarrhea Nausea Dysphagia Abdominal distention
9
Q
Neurological S/S in anaphylaxis
A
ALOC sense of impending doom Unease, change in behaviour headache dizziness confusion tunnel vision
10
Q
5 Ddx for anaphylaxis
A
Increased vagal tone acute asthma anxiety FBAO MI PE SHOCK Angioedema idiopathic rashes
