Anaphylaxis

Question 1

Anaphylaxis in pediatrics manifests as

Answer 1

• Hypoperfusion
• Stridor
• Labored breathing
• Restless, agitiated
• Rash and itchiness
• In extreme cirumstances, epinephrine

Question 2

Respitory Signs and Symptoms of allergic reactions

Answer 2

• Dyspnea (shortness of breath)
• Sneezing
• Itchy and runny nose
• Irrirated and dry cough
• Hoardness
• Labored, rapid or noisy respirations
• Wheezing or stridor

Question 3

Cardiovascular Signs and Symptoms of allergic reactions

Answer 3

• Decreased blood pessure as blood vessels dilate (hypotension)
• Increased pulse rate (tachycardiac). This may go away
• Pale skin
• Altered or decreased LOC

Question 4

Skin Signs and Symptoms to allgeric reactions

Answer 4

• Flushing, itching or burning skin
• Urticaria (hives) over large areas of the body
• Swelling of the face, neck, hands, feet, tongue, etc.
• Swelling and cyanosis or pallor around the lips
• Warm, tingling feeling in the face, mouth, chest, feet or hands

Question 5

Addition Signs and Symtoms of allergic reactions

Answer 5

• Anxiety
• Abdominal cramps
• Headache
• Itchy, watery eyes
• Dizziness
• Decreasing mental status

Question 6

Treating anaphylaxis (listed in priority order)

Answer 6

Severe allergic reactions can quickly turn to anaphyaltic shock

1) Request ALS
2) Assist with epinephrine
3) High flow oxygen
4) Emergent transport