Anaphylaxis

Question 1

What do you look for in anaphylaxis

Answer 1

Sudden onset of symptoms

Question 2

What are the symptoms of anaphylaxis

Answer 2

Itching, can’t swallow, strider wheeze, cough short of breath high respiratory rate O2 less than 94 dizziness high heart rate low BP, agitation, confusion, sweating cold peripheries nausea vomiting abdominal pain

Question 3

How do you manage anaphylaxis

Answer 3

Cal 999
500 microgram adrenaline (repeat at 5min intervals)
15L O2 non rebreathe
Salbutamol 2 every 2 min up to 10