Anaphylaxis at school.
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction. It can occur after insect stings or food intake in susceptible children and adolescents while at school. The respiratory, cutaneous, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular systems are often affected, and prompt treatment with injected epinephrine may be life saving. It is important for school nurses to be familiar with the early recognition, prompt treatment, and prevention of anaphylaxis.
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D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D012573:School Nursing / Q000379:methods