Recognition and management of patients with anaphylaxis.
Anaphylaxis is a severe and potentially fatal systemic allergic reaction. It requires rapid recognition, treatment and management by health professionals. With their rapid onset and multiple organ involvement, anaphylactic reactions are a medical emergency. Therefore, health professionals must have a good understanding of the condition and be able to identify symptoms promptly to follow the treatment guidelines provided by the Resuscitation Council (UK).
Finney
Andrew
A
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Keele University, Staffordshire. a.finney@nur.keele.ac.uk
Rushton
Claire
C
D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology*; D002648:Child; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D004496:Education, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role