Title:

Anaphylaxis

Description:

Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening event. People having an anaphylactic reaction often have changes to their airway, breathing and/or circulation so it is vital that these signs are recognised and treated quickly. Increasing numbers of people are presenting to UK hospitals with anaphylaxis (Resuscitation Council UK, Emergency treatment of anaphylaxis Guidelines for healthcare providers 2021) and it is therefore important that all health and care staff have an understanding of the causes, signs and treatment (Additional Guidance Resuscitation Council UK 2021).

This programme offers 2 elearning sessions:

An Introduction to Anaphylaxis
Recognising and Managing Anaphylaxis

Created:

2 Mar 2016

Last Major Update:

30 Mar 2022

Keywords:

anaphylaxis, allergen, ABCDE, reactions, airway, breathing, circulation, IM adrenaline, IV adrenaline