Anaphylaxis.

Question 1

What are some causes for anaphylaxis?

Answer 1

Stings, nuts, food, antibiotics, anaesthetic drugs, other drugs, contrast medium, latex, hair dye,

Question 2

What should you do in the emergency help topic of anaphylaxis first aid?

Answer 2

Call 999 in the community or call 2222 or other internal emergency line in an acute setting, try to find it what triggered the anaphylaxis and alert the emergency responders.

Question 3

Should IV adrenaline be given to treat an unconscious/dead patient who has suffered from anaphylaxis?

Answer 3

Yes. Doctors will advise on what IV dose should be given in order to treat an unconscious person for anaphylaxis.

Question 4

Should IV adrenaline be given to treat a conscious patient who is suffering from anaphylaxis?

Answer 4

No, IV adrenaline should not be given to an acutely I’ll, conscious patient can be extreme,y dangerous and can cause cardiac arrest. If the person is conscious and suffering from anaphylaxis always use the IM route of administration.

Question 5

What is it important to ALWAYS do when carrying out an assessment and administering first aid when treating anaphylaxis.

Answer 5

Remember personal safety, ensure you have a plan to contact 999 or 2222, act within your professional scope and standards at all times.

Question 6

What must you remember when administering IM adrenaline.

Answer 6

Correct route and dose.

Question 7

How many of the ABCDE assessment topics are needed to be recognised in order to suspect anaphylaxis?

Answer 7

Only 1 of the ABC parts of the ABCDE assessment needs to be recognised in order to suspect anaphylaxis.

Question 8

What are the main symptoms of breathing issues in anaphylaxis?

Answer 8

Shortness of breath, patient becoming tired, increased RR, confusion by hypoxia, wheeze , cyanosis (blue appearance - late onset symptom), respiratory arrest.

Question 9

What parts of the body does anaphylaxis usually effect?

Answer 9

Respiratory, upper respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive and skin.

Question 10

What are the resuscitation councils 2012 7 recommendations that all patients must receive as a minimum as a treatment to anaphylaxis.

Answer 10

Recognition they are seriously unwell, full ABCDE assessment, call for help early (999, 2222), treatment Of greatest threat to life first, don’t delay initial treatment, urgent adrenaline therapy if required, investigation and follow up.

Question 11

What are the criteria that when met makes anaphylaxis most likely.

Answer 11

Sudden onset of rapid progression of symptoms, life threatening ABC problems, skin and/or mucosal changes.

Question 12

What are the main symptoms of circulation issues in anaphylaxis?

Answer 12

Signs of shock, increased pulse rate, low blood pressure, decreased consciousness level, myocardial ischemia/angina, cardiac arrest.

Question 13

What should you do in the observe topic of anaphylaxis first aid?

Answer 13

Observe for, blotchy and/or itchy skin, itchy red nose or eyes, swelling of hands and/or feet, tight chest, shock p, breathing difficulties.

Question 14

What does anaphylaxis usually affect and cause?

Answer 14

Skin and/or mucosal changes.

Question 15

At what stage should IM adrenaline be given to a person suffering with anaphylaxis.

Answer 15

IM adrenaline is a first line treatment and should be given immediately if deemed necessary by observing the persons condition.

Question 16

Is anaphylaxis a life threatening condition?

Answer 16

Yes.

Question 17

What should you do when monitoring a person during anaphylaxis first aid?

Answer 17

Sit them up (if circulation is patent) and lean them forward slightly to aid breathing, wait for help, continue to monitor for any deterioration.

Question 18

What should you remember when treating anaphylaxis?

Answer 18

Have they already auto injected? Different acute settings, such as hospitals may use different drug treatments and different local trust policies.

Question 19

What are the order of the 4 topics of anaphylaxis first aid?

Answer 19

Observe, emergency help, check for medication, monitor.

Question 20

What should you check for in the medication topic of anaphylaxis first aid?

Answer 20

Check to see if any medications have already been given, ask if the person has an auto injector pen, follow instructions on pen, inject into thigh, hold injection in place for 10 seconds, remove and massage the area for 10 seconds.

Question 21

What are the conman age, gender and correlation factors in anaphylaxis.

Answer 21

Mainly effects young children and young adults, more common in women, incidence seems to rising.

Question 22

What are the symptoms of airway issues in anaphylaxis?

Answer 22

Airway swelling, difficulty breathing, sensations that the throat is closing up. Hoarse voice or stridor.

Question 23

What is anaphylaxis characterised by?

Answer 23

Tepidly developing , life threatening, airway and/or breathing and/or circulation problems.