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ANAPHYLAXIS Flashcards

1
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Adrenaline dose for child upto 6 months

A

100-150mcg

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2
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Adrenaline dose for 6 months -5yr

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150mcg

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3
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Adrenaline dose for 6-11yr

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300mcg

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4
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Adrenaline dose for 12yr+

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500mcg

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5
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anaphylaxis MHRA
guidelines

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always 2x injections carried and prescribed

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6
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Anaphylaxis immediate tx

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  • auto-injector immediately = IM
    adrenaline/epinephrine
  • call 999 and state anaphylaxis
  • give CPR if needed
  • lie down and raise legs
  • remove trigger if possible
  • repeat after 5 min interval if no improvement
  • high flow 02 given asap if available
  • IV fluids if hypotension/shock
  • following stabilisation of pt give non-
    sedating oral antihistamine cetirizine or IM/IV chlorphenamine
  • inhaled bronchodilator therapy = salbutamol and/or ipratropium bromide if persistent resp problems
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7
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what is anaphylaxis

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severe life-threatening hypersensitivity reaction which rapidly developing in airway/circulation problems

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8
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what can cause anaphylaxis

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  • food
  • drugs
  • venom
  • latex
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