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Anaphylactic Reactions

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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Anaphylactic reactions

and FOOD ALLERGY training
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School personnel should be aware of...

  • Common causes of severe allergic reactions
  • Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis
  • Emergency anaphylaxis treatment
  • Emergency Procedure for Student with Allergies
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common causes of anaphylaxis

  • Peanuts (Often cause most severe reaction)
  • Shellfish
  • Insects (bee and wasp stings)
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causes of anaphylaxis cont.

  • Medications
  • Exercise
  • Latex
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common food allergies

  • Peanuts
  • Milk
  • Tree Nuts
  • Wheat
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common food allergies cont.

  • Soy
  • Eggs
  • Fish
  • Shellfish
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anaphylaxis

Life threatening allergic reaction
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signs and symptoms

of Anaphylaxis
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The skin

  • Hives and welts on face, arms, hands and chest
  • Swelling of the lips, throat, tongue and eyes
  • Flushed face, itchy skin and mouth
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the respiratory system

  • Difficulty breathing or swallowing
  • Metallic taste in mouth
  • Swelling of throat
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The Cardiovascular System

  • Increased heart rate
  • Lowered blood pressure
  • Paleness
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the gastrointestinal system

  • Abdominal cramps
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Diarrhea
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The Nervous system

  • Weakness
  • Anxiety
  • Sense of doom
  • Collapse or loss of consciousness
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Each Allergic reaction

can be different from the previous one
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some reactions are mild

or local
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Others are systemic

affecting the entire body
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Several hours after exposure

Some reactions occur
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no cure for allergic reactions

just avoidance
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students with asthma and nut allergy

are at severe risk for anaphylactic reactions
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Epinephrine

(Adrenalin)
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emergency procedure for student

Staff should be familiar with
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Emergency procedure plan

and where to keep it
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Different types of epinephrine

  • Epi-Pen
  • Epi-Pen Jr.
  • Auvi-Q
  • Adrenaclick
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administration of epinephrine

  • Follow specific directions on package
  • Call 911 and go to nearest ER for evaluation
  • Additional injection may be needed 10-15 minutes later
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administration of epinephrine cont.

  • Student should lie down if feeling faint or dizzy
  • Student should never be left alone
  • Give emergency crew used injection and time administered
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Allergy Aware

Classroom
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handwashing

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Parent letter

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student parties

Use extra caution during
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Field trips

Considerations for
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avoid

food-based curriculum
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peanut aware

table in cafeteria
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Cafeteria cleaning

Trained food-service staff and
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anaphylaxis prevention

  • Avoid exposure
  • Stay away from insects, wear protective clothing
  • Read food labels carefully
  • Clean food utensils thoroughly
  • Inform teacher and classmates about allergies
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anaphylaxis prevention cont.

  • Inform food-service staff
  • Wear a Medic-Alert bracelet
  • Emergency Epinephrine should always be carried
  • Have Emergency Epinephrine in several locations
  • Train school staff on administering Epinephrine injection
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