Anaphylaxis Flashcards

1
Q

Allergens cause

A

The release of antibodies which are made by B cells

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2
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Antibodies release

A

IGE enzymes

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3
Q

Which cause

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Mast cells + basophils to release histamine

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4
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Which causes

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Vasodilation plus shifting of fluid out of the vasculature

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5
Q

This leads to second exposure

A

Causes the release of trillions more mast cells + basophils

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6
Q

Then histamine

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Triggers, other cells release histamine

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7
Q

Anaphylaxis is a

A

Hypereactitvy disorder

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8
Q

SIRS

A

Systemic inflammatory response syndrome
The body’s reaction to shock
Must meet 2 criteria’s

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9
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SIRS criteria

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Temp under 36 degrees or temp over 38
Heart rate over 90
Breathing rate over 20 Breaths per minute

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10
Q

Accounts for how many deaths a year

A

400-800
3%

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11
Q

4 sources

A

Absorption
Inhalation
Ingestion
Injection

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12
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How many body system

A

2 or more

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13
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Treatment

A

Epi
Vent Atrovent
X2 large bore Ivs
Vital every 5
Fluid bolus, Pan hour 20 cc per kilogram times two max

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14
Q

Happy may be delayed to

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Slower absorption due to shock

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