Anaphylaxis resident survival guide
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: ; Chetan Lokhande, M.B.B.S [2]
Definition
An acute, severe, potentially life threatening type 1 hypersensitivity reaction characterised by severe bronchospasm, angioedema and cardiovascular collapse following repeated exposure to an allergen to which the individual is already sensitised.
Causes
Life Threatening Causes
- Food, (Peanuts Tree nuts (walnuts, pecans, pistachios, filberts, cashews, almonds, etc.)
- Shellfish (crab, crayfish, prawns, shrimp, lobster, etc.)
- Proteins in Fish Milk, Soyabean, Wheat, Eggs
- Medications(Penicillin, Sulfa antibiotics, Allopurinol, IV contrast material )
- Insect venom (including bees, wasps, ants )
- Latex.
Management
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