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Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis: severe life-threatening systemic hypersensitivity reaction. Triggers: foods (nuts, shellfish), medications (penicillin, NSAIDs), stings. Epinephrine IM is first-line — never delay for antihistamines.
Latest evidence
Anaphylaxis Guidelines.
Emergency management of ceftriaxone-induced Type II Kounis syndrome: A case report.
School Teachers' Knowledge and Attitudes Related to Anaphylactic Reactions: A Cross-Sectional Study.
A Conceptual Framework for Instructional Design of a High Acuity and Low Occurrence Event - Simulation Based Education Training of Residents, Medical Students, and Nurses in Anaphylaxis Utilizing Curated Educational Theories.
What this condition is
Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction. It can begin very quickly, and symptoms may be life-threatening. The most common causes are reactions to foods (especially peanuts), medications, and stinging insects. Other causes include exercise and exposure to latex. Sometimes no cause can be found.It can affect many organs:Skin - itching, hives, redness, swellingNose - sneezing, stuffy nose, runny noseMouth - itching,…
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