Anaphylaxis
The anaphylaxis topic includes articles, columns and videos about the signs, symptoms, treatment and management of this severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.
Four distinct events must occur in order for an anaphylactic reaction to manifest
One county in Texas found a cost-effective way to get epinephrine in the hands of those first to arrive to allow them to treat patients quicker
King County, Washington successfully introduced hand-drawn epinephrine to EMTs for severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
The woman was treated by volunteer firefighters and then ambulance workers, but died after severe anaphylactic shock
Equipping firefighters with epinephrine could cost the city $25,000
The law will help reduce the time it takes to get the critical medication to a person having an anaphylactic reaction
Waveform capnography can be used to detect respiratory and circulatory compromise from anaphylaxis in children and to guide treatment
Failure to recognize and treat anaphylaxis quickly and dose calculation errors are more significant problems than how an epinephrine vial or ampule is labeled
The new device will be smaller and easier to carry than the traditional EpiPen; the device is currently being tested by the FDA
A recent state law allows paramedics to use an EpiPen, but not certified medical first responders
The Veta system connects a smart case with a mobile app and helps monitor an auto-injector’s location and usage
Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson comment on the week’s news, including the suspension of an EMT who left his partner and patient to help a girl who was choking
The company said they received 26 reports of malfunctions with the injectors; none involving patient deaths
A new study found epinephrine autoinjectors used to treat children in anaphylaxis caused lacerations and embedded needles
The only effective treatment for anaphylaxis is epinephrine, which should be given early and repeated as needed
Medical examiner confirms multiple bee stings as the cause of death for the 65-year-old man
Loud buzzing noise under the floor of a bedroom prompted removal of the unwanted house guests
Prove your understanding of the predictable signs and symptoms of shock with this quiz for EMTs and paramedics
Review of allergic reaction signs and symptoms; practice prehospital epinephrine administration routes
Program has saved King County EMS $150,000 and along with training epi use has more than doubled
Understand some terms related to paramedic care should a loved one need an ambulance
Always make sure you secure pediatric patients in a pediatric specific car seat during transport
