REBOOT #151 Anaphylaxis

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This episode covers anaphylaxis.

Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/immunology/anaphylaxis/ or in the immunology section of the Zero to Finals paediatrics book.< ...

Anaphylaxis is a severe, generalised or systemic hypersensitivity reaction. It is characterised by rapidly developing life-threatening airway and/or breathing and/or circulation problems usually associated with skin and mucosal changes. Adriana Andreae, Assistant Professor, Depar ...  Show more

A 16 year old male is being seen in the ER for cellulitis and a skin abscess. He has already undergone I & D of the abscess and he's waiting to be discharged. You order a shot of Clindamycin, 600mg to be given IM prior to his discharge. Five minutes later, you're called back i ...

Contributor: Aaron Lessen MD

Educational Pearls:

Epinephrine is essential in the treatment of anaphylaxis, but is epinephrine dangerous from a cardiovascular perspective?

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