Anaphylaxis

There is no absolute contraindication to the use of adrenaline in patients with heart disease who experience anaphylaxis - Dr Richard D deShazo

Anaphylaxis

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Pearls and Pitfalls in Anaphylaxis

Dealing with a patient suffering from  acute anaphylaxis attack can be a frightening and challenging experience for even the most seasoned emergency clinician. The following 10 pearls and pitfalls on management of anaphylaxis was taken from an editorial published in the Southern Medical Journal by Dr Richard D deShazo...

  1. The progression of anaphylaxis from itching to urticaria to death is unpredictable. Patients with these symptoms should be treated as soon as they occur.
  2. Patients with anaphylaxis may present with hypotension alone and no cutaneous or pulmonary findings. Acute diarrhoea can also be an isolated finding.
  3. Adrenaline is the first line and…

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 Pearls and Pitfalls in Anaphylaxis

Dealing with a patient suffering from acute anaphylaxis attack can be a frightening and challenging experience for even the most seasoned emergency clinician. The following 10 pearls and pitfalls on management of anaphylaxis was taken from an editorial published in the Southern Medical Journal by Dr Richard D deShazo. This short brilliant article gives you the Top 10 things not to miss the next time you encounter a patient suffering from anaphylaxis.

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