Anaphylaxis Flashcards
1
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define
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Anaphylaxis may be defined as a severe, life-threatening, generalised or systemic hypersensitivity reaction.
2
Q
doses for peeps:
<6mo
6mo-6yrs
6-12yrs
>12yrs and adults
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3
Q
extra info
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Adrenaline can be repeated every 5 minutes if necessary.
The best site for IM injection is the anterolateral aspect of the middle third of the thigh.
Common identified causes of anaphylaxis
- food (e.g. Nuts) - the most common cause in children
- drugs
- venom (e.g. Wasp sting)
Sometimes it can be difficult to establish whether a patient had a true episode of anaphylaxis. Serum tryptase levels are sometimes taken in such patients as they remain elevated for up to 12 hours following an acute episode of anaphylaxis.