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Anaphylaxis Flashcards

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What is anaphylaxis?

A

severe, life-threatening, systemic hypersensitivity reaction.

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Signs and symptoms- the SKIN

A

HIVES
ITCHINESS
FLUSHING

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Signs and symptoms - moth and Noes and eyes.

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Swelling to;
LIPS
TONGUE
AND/OR THROAT

RUNNY NOES

SWELLING OF CONJUNCTIVA

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Signs and symptoms- pelvis and bladder

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Pelvis pain

Loss of bladder control

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Signs and symptoms - heart and vasculatures

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Fast or slow heart rate

Low blood pressure

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Signs and symptoms- the central nervous system

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Light headedness
Loss of consciousness
Confusion
Headache
Anxiety.

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Signs and symptoms- respiratory system

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Shortness of breath
Wheeze
Stridor
Hoarseness
Pain with swallowing
Cough

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Signs and symptoms- gastrointestinal

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Crampy abdominal pain
Diarrhoea
Vomiting

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Treatment

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Treatment of life threatening issues.
Remove trigger.

Oxygen
Adrenaline 1:1000
Sodium chloride

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