RebelEM

DECEMBER 5, 2023

How Long Should We Monitor After Giving IM Epinephrine for Anaphylaxis? Bottom Line Up Top: After prompt recognition and appropriate treatment with IM epinephrine, the risk of biphasic reactions are exceedingly low. mg of intramuscular (IM) epinephrine for anaphylaxis. This is called a biphasic reaction.

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Anaphylaxis Allergic Reactions Emergency Department EMS 81

RebelEM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Urticaria and pruritus = MAST CELL mediated, which is treated like a standard allergic reaction. patients that take ACE inhibitors (but 20-30% of all angioedema presentations to the Emergency Department) 3 times more common in Black Americans ( Kostis 2005 ) 0.01 of people who take NSAIDs ( Nzeako 2010 ).

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Allergic Reactions Airway Management Anaphylaxis Emergency Department 105

RebelEM

JANUARY 23, 2023

Background: Diphenhydramine, a first-generation antihistamine, is the most common pharmacologic agent used to treat acute allergic reactions. antibiotics, NSAIDs) Acute urticaria with angioedema or anaphylaxis provided that urticaria was still present after initial treatment and alleviation of anaphylaxis symptoms.

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Allergic Reactions Anaphylaxis Emergency Department Urgent Care 52