Anaphylaxis Flashcards

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What type of reaction causes Anaphylaxis?

A

Type 1 Hypersensitivity reaction

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What is the pathophysiology of Anaphylaxis?

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IgE stimulates Mast cells to release Histamine (aka Mast cell degranulation)

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How is the Dx of Anaphylaxis made?

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Clinical

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What is the key CF that differentiates Anaphylaxis from non-anaphylactic allergic reaction?

A

Airway / breathing / circulation compromise

(ABC)

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What can the CF of Anaphylaxis be divided into?

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ABCDE

(emergency examination tings)

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What are the AIRWAY CF of Anaphylaxis? (5 things)

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  1. Lip / tongue / pharynx / epiglottis swelling
  2. Cough
  3. Swallowing difficulty
  4. Hoarse voice
  5. Stridor
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What are the BREATHING CF of Anaphylaxis? (9 things)

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  1. Tachypnoea
  2. Wheezing
  3. Cough
  4. Chest tightness
  5. SOB
  6. Hypoxia
  7. Hypercapnia
  8. Laryngeal oedema
  9. Bronchospasm
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What are the CIRCULATION CF of Anaphylaxis? (10 things)

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  1. Dizziness
  2. Pallor
  3. Tachycardia
  4. Clammy skin
  5. Drowsiness
  6. Collapse
  7. Hypotension
  8. Prolonged CRT
  9. Shock
  10. Arrhythmias / ECG changes
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Why do you get Circulation CF in Anaphylaxis? (3 steps)

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  1. Peripheral vasodilation + Increased permeability
  2. Plasma leakage from circulation
  3. Decreased intravascular volume
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What are the DISABILITY / OTHER CF of Anaphylaxis? (6 things)

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  1. Neuro: Confusion / Anxiety / Collapse
  2. GI: Abd cramping / DnV
  3. Other: Feeling of impending death
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What are the EXPOSURE CF of Anaphylaxis? (4 things)

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  1. Urticaria (see pic)
  2. Angioedema (puffy lips / eyes)
  3. Pruritis (itchy skin)
  4. Erythema
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What can the Differential Dx similar to Anaphylaxis be divided into? (2 things)

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  1. Life threatening DDx
  2. Non-life threatening DDx
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What are the Life threatening DDx that present similarly to Anaphylaxis? (3 things)

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  1. Life-threatening Asthma
  2. Septic shock
  3. Hereditary Angioedema
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What makes Life threatening Asthma different from Anaphylaxis? (2 things)

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  1. Resp features
  2. No Skin / CVS / GI features
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What makes Septic shock different from Anaphylaxis?

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Temp below 36 / above 38

(temp usually normal in anaphylaxis)

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What makes Hereditary Angioedema different from Anaphylaxis?

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No urticaria

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What are the NON-Life threatening DDx that present similarly to Anaphylaxis? (4 things)

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  1. Vasovagal episode
  2. Panic attack
  3. Breath-holding episode
  4. Idiopathic (non-allergic) urticaria / angioedema
18
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What is a Breath-holding episode?

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When a kid invol holds their breath after being angry / frustrated / startled / in pain

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What makes a Vasovagal episode different from Anaphylaxis? (4 things)

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  1. No urticaria / angioedema / hoarseness / wheezing
  2. Bradycardia (instead of tachy in anaphylaxis)
  3. Pallor (instead of erythema in anaphylaxis)
  4. Improves on lying down
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What makes a Panic attack different from Anaphylaxis? (3 things)

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No urticaria / hypotension / wheeze

21
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What makes a Breath-holding episode different from Anaphylaxis?

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Usually resolves within 1 min

22
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What makes Idiopathic (non-allergic) urticaria / angioedema different from Anaphylaxis?

A

Skin changes only, no other CF

23
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What are the immediate Mx options for sus Anaphylaxis? (5 things)

A
  • A: Secure Airway
  • B: 100% High flow O2 // Salbutamol if wheezing
  • C: IV fluids
  • D: Lie pt flat (to improve cerebral perfusion)
  • E: Look for flushing / urticaria / angioedema
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How do you confirm Dx of Anaphylaxis?

A

Serum Mast Cell Tryptase within 6 hours of event

(impressive knowledge)

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What is Tryptase? (2 points)
1. Something released during Mast Cell degranulation 2. Stays in blood for 6 hours
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What meds should you give once Anaphylaxis Dx confirmed? (3 things)
1. IM Adrenaline 2. Antihistamines 3. Steroids
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When should you repeat IM Adrenaline PRN?
Every 5 mins
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What effects does Adrenaline have? (4 things)
* A-adrenergic action: Increases BP * B-agonist adrenergic action: Increases contractility + HR + Bronchiole dilation
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What Antihistamines can you give in Anaphylaxis? (2 things)
1. Chlorphenamine 2. Cetirizine
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What Steroids can you give in Anaphylaxis?
IV Hydrocortisone
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What should you do with the kid after Anaphylaxis and Tx is over?
Admit for assessment + observation
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Why should you admit kids for assessment + observation after Anaphylaxis and Tx is over?
Bc they might have a Biphasic Reaction (second anaphylaxis within 72 hours even with no allergen exposure)
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What should you offer parents of a Anaphylaxis kid?
EpiPen (adrenaline autoinjector)
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What is a complication of Anaphylaxis?
Anaphylactic shock
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What does Anaphylactic shock involve? (3 things)
1. Resp: Upper + Lower Airway narrowing 2. CVS: Shock vasodilation / Increased Vasc Perm