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Anaphylaxis

Recognising anaphylaxis, giving IM adrenaline early, refractory management, observation periods and what to arrange at discharge.

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A severe, potentially fatal systemic allergic reaction, usually within minutes to an hour of exposure.
IM adrenaline is the first and most important treatment. Everything else is supportive.
Most deaths come from airway obstruction, bronchospasm or circulatory collapse. A delay in giving adrenaline is the commonest avoidable factor.

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