Management of anaphylaxis in an austere or operational environment.
We present a case report of a Special Operations Soldier who developed anaphylaxis as a consequence of a bee sting, resulting in compromise of the operation. We review the current literature as it relates to the pathophysiology of the disease process, its diagnosis, and its management. An evidence-based field treatment algorithm is suggested.
B Craig
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Ellis
Simon G A
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Brown
D000328:Adult; D017732:Air Ambulances; D000465:Algorithms; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D000818:Animals; D001516:Bees; D004638:Emergency Treatment; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006295:Health Resources; D006633:Histamine Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007299:Insect Bites and Stings / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D013566:Sympathomimetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D006633:Histamine Antagonists; D013566:Sympathomimetics; D004837:Epinephrine