anaphylaxis

Question 1

What is anaphylaxis?

Answer 1

Typ1 hypersensitivity reaction involving the release of IgE (mast cells) when exposed to an antigen the pt is already sensitized to–> histamine release–> s/s of anaphylaxis

Question 2

s/s of anaphylaxis

Answer 2

edema, hypotension, tachycardia, wheeze, tachypnea, uticaria, itchiness, n/v/d, Gi upset, altered loa, a/w obstruction

Question 3

management for anaphylaxis

Answer 3

Epi, diphen hydramine, fluid bolus, Spo2, O2 prn ( hiflow), Sal prn, PPv prn

Question 4

pharmacology of epi:

Answer 4

works on alpha 1 and beta 1 receptors to vasoconstric and bronchodilate to increase SVR (BP),