SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION

THE INJURY

• Anaphylaxis: life-threatening allergic reaction that can cause shock, drop in blood pressure, and trouble breathing.
• It can occur minutes after exposure or delayed reaction with no apparent causes.
• During tightening of the throat, your airways are being blocked and oxygen cannot get to your heart or brain.
• Can result in damage to the organs or death.

COMMON TRIGGERS

• Medications (anesthesia)
• Food allergies
• Insect stings/bites
• Latex gloves
• Exercise

SYMPTOMS

• Difficulty breathing or wheezing
• Tightness of throat
• Loss of consciousness
• Swollen lips, toungue, and throat
• Nausea, abdominal pain, or vomiting

STEPS

• Seek emergency care
• If they have an auto-injector use it
• If not breathing, begin CCR
• Follow up: Someone should stay for 24 hrs to watch for reoccurring symptoms
• *Benadryl does not treat anaphylaxis*

SPECIFIC SITUTIONS

• If vomiting or bleeding, turn person on side to prevent choking
• Loosen any tight clothing and cover with a blanket
• Do not give them anything to drink
• If symptoms reoccur, seek emergency care
• A family history of anaphylaxis can increase risk

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BIBLIOGRAPHY-PICTUREs

• http://www.wakemed.org/adam/careguides/allergy/images/19320.jpg
• http://firstaidpro.businesscatalyst.com/images/Epi-Pen%20Anaphylaxis.jpg
• http://www.lifelearn-cliented.com/cms/resources/body/430/anaphylaxis-1.jpg
• http://nutri.com/blog/wp-content/2013/02/Anaphylaxis-Graphic.jpg
• http://www.4pab.com/resources/ambulance.jpg

BIBLIOGRAPHY CONTINUED...

• http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anaphylaxis/basics/tests-diag...
• http://www.webmd.com/allergies/anaphylaxis-13/default.htm
• http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000005.htm
• http://www.healthline.com/health/allergies/severe-reactions