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Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis

EMT First Aid

Anaphylaxis and Allergic ReactionsAnaphylaxis is a severe life-threatening allergic reaction affecting the entire body. Anaphylaxis is becoming more common and you may know someone with a severe allergy.

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Transfusion Reactions

Core EM

Author: Natalie Bertrand, MD Editor: Naillid Felipe, MD Background: Definition: adverse reaction to blood product administration Incidence: more common in children than adults, except for delayed hemolytic transfusion reactions Allergic (non-anaphylaxis) – Platelets 1-3%; RBCs 0.1-0.3%

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Anaphylactic Shock

REBEL EM

Anaphylactic Shock is an acute, life-threatening hypersensitivity disorder, with a generalized, rapidly evolving, multi-systemic allergic reaction (IgE-mediated disorder). If not treated rapidly can become fatal.

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So You Want to Become an EMT

Chicago EMT Training

Here's what you can expect Unit 1 CPR How to communicate with patients How to provide accurate documentation Vital Signs Unit 2 Airway Management Respiratory emergencies Cardiac emergencies Unit 3 Neurological emergencies like seizures, strokes, drugs, alcohol, and behavioral emergencies Immunological emergencies (allergic reactions) Abdominal Pain (..)

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Transfusion Reactions

Core EM

Author: Natalie Bertrand, MD Editor: Naillid Felipe, MD Background: Definition: adverse reaction to blood product administration Incidence: more common in children than adults, except for delayed hemolytic transfusion reactions Allergic (non-anaphylaxis) – Platelets 1-3%; RBCs 0.1-0.3%

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Lipid Nanodiscs Unlock the Potential of Cytokine Treatment

Medgadget

The nanotechnological approach renders the treatment much safer, as previous attempts to use stem cell factor as a pro-angiogenic treatment have been hampered by severe allergic reactions in some recipients. This latest technology helps to unlock the potential of the regenerative treatment. Via: University of Texas at Austin.

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Clinical Conundrums: Should I Pretreat Patients with Contrast Allergy Prior to IV Contrast Administration?

REBEL EM

Do you pretreat the patient prior to CT scan or proceed without delay and risk an allergic reaction? Administer the pretreatment medications as this should prevent any severe allergic reaction. However, the patient tells you she has a history of IV contrast allergy.