Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur within minutes of exposure to an allergen. Epinephrine is the first line treatment for anaphylaxis and should be administered immediately through an intramuscular injection into the outer thigh. Antihistamines and corticosteroids may provide additional treatment but are not substitutes for epinephrine as the initial treatment.
Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur within minutes of exposure to an allergen. Epinephrine is the first line treatment for anaphylaxis and should be administered immediately through an intramuscular injection into the outer thigh. Antihistamines and corticosteroids may provide additional treatment but are not substitutes for epinephrine as the initial treatment.
Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur within minutes of exposure to an allergen. Epinephrine is the first line treatment for anaphylaxis and should be administered immediately through an intramuscular injection into the outer thigh. Antihistamines and corticosteroids may provide additional treatment but are not substitutes for epinephrine as the initial treatment.
BMJ Lecture 3: Anaphylaxis: An Update on Management
Learning Outcomes How to treat adults with anaphylaxis What doses are appropriate for treatment Which drugs to avoid in patients with anaphylaxis What is Anaphylaxis?