Acute systemic type 1 response that may result in shock and death. It occurs and highly
sensitive individuals following exposure to a specific antigen usually through injection or
What is anaphylaxis?
ingestion. Reaction begins within minutes of exposure to the allergen and maybe almost
instantaneous.
A sense of foreboding or uneasiness!
-lightheadedness and itching, palms, and scalp
-Hives may develop along with angioedema
—>localized, tissue, swelling of the eyelids, lips tongue, hands feet and genitals.
-Swelling also can attect the uvula and larynx which leads to impaired breathing
What does a patient feel at first when anaphylaxis is occurring?
—>this response is further complicated by bronchial constrictions and then the patient
exhibits air, hunger, stridor, and wheezing and a barking cough.
These respiratory ettects can be lethal if the reaction is severe and intervention is not imme-
diately available.
Vasodilation and fluid loss from the vascular system can lead to impaired tissue perfusion and
hypotension—>a condition known as anaphylactic shock.
Nuts/peanuts
Honeybees
Latex
-Band-Aids
-Blood pressure cutts
-Bulb syringes
-Fleet enemas
What are substances known to trigger anaphylaxis? -Sterile, gloves
-IV bags
-PPE
-Reflex hammers
-Tourniquets
-Balloons
-Condoms
-Rubber bands
Antibiotics, such as penicillin
Epinephrine
-1:1000 subq or IM (0.3-0.5 mL) or IV
What medication should be administered for anaphylaxis?
Antihistamines that Block H1 histamine receptors
-diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
-H2 blockers like Pepcid or Zantac
-tongue may feel like something is poking it, or it's tingling/burning/itches or has hair on it
-mouth may feel funny/frog in throat or something feels stuck, lips feel tight, or bumps on
Patient teaching for handling allergic responses in children with food allergies?
tongue or throat
-ears feel like there are bugs in them (bc they itch)
Interventions during an allergic response/anaphylaxis?
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sensitive individuals following exposure to a specific antigen usually through injection or
What is anaphylaxis?
ingestion. Reaction begins within minutes of exposure to the allergen and maybe almost
instantaneous.
A sense of foreboding or uneasiness!
-lightheadedness and itching, palms, and scalp
-Hives may develop along with angioedema
—>localized, tissue, swelling of the eyelids, lips tongue, hands feet and genitals.
-Swelling also can attect the uvula and larynx which leads to impaired breathing
What does a patient feel at first when anaphylaxis is occurring?
—>this response is further complicated by bronchial constrictions and then the patient
exhibits air, hunger, stridor, and wheezing and a barking cough.
These respiratory ettects can be lethal if the reaction is severe and intervention is not imme-
diately available.
Vasodilation and fluid loss from the vascular system can lead to impaired tissue perfusion and
hypotension—>a condition known as anaphylactic shock.
Nuts/peanuts
Honeybees
Latex
-Band-Aids
-Blood pressure cutts
-Bulb syringes
-Fleet enemas
What are substances known to trigger anaphylaxis? -Sterile, gloves
-IV bags
-PPE
-Reflex hammers
-Tourniquets
-Balloons
-Condoms
-Rubber bands
Antibiotics, such as penicillin
Epinephrine
-1:1000 subq or IM (0.3-0.5 mL) or IV
What medication should be administered for anaphylaxis?
Antihistamines that Block H1 histamine receptors
-diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
-H2 blockers like Pepcid or Zantac
-tongue may feel like something is poking it, or it's tingling/burning/itches or has hair on it
-mouth may feel funny/frog in throat or something feels stuck, lips feel tight, or bumps on
Patient teaching for handling allergic responses in children with food allergies?
tongue or throat
-ears feel like there are bugs in them (bc they itch)
Interventions during an allergic response/anaphylaxis?
1/2
