This interactive lecture explores how to recognize and manage patients with signs of allergic reaction and anaphylaxis. EMS calls involving an allergic reaction are common and, although it is rare, death as a result of allergic reaction is possible. The EMS practitioner’s ability to recognize the signs and symptoms of allergic reaction may be the only thing standing between a patient’s life and imminent death.
After completing this course, the practitioner will be able to:
Discuss the anatomy and physiology of allergic and anaphylactic reactions.
Recognize the differences between a mild/localized allergic reaction and anaphylaxis.
Explain the various treatment options and pharmacologic interventions used to manage anaphylaxis.
Practitioners who successfully complete the Immunologic Emergencies: Allergic Reaction and Anaphylaxis (BLS Edition) course are eligible for 0.5 hours of continuing education
