Today's Morning report was on Anaphylaxis.
We covered the vague presenting symptoms such as abdominal pain and sweating, in addition to the expected signs of urticaria, macular papular rash, andgioedema and bronchospasm.
Important immediate management consists of:
Airway (?intubate)
EPI - Be careful! the doses are tricky! 0.5mg EPI-->careful the suspension.
IV access and fluids (there is impending cardiovascular compromise)
O2
Use your resources and dont waste time with steroids and anti histamines acutely
An article about lessons from failed treatment can be found here.
A review article about anaphylaxis can be found here.
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