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Covers all types of allergic reactions, and their treatment.
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AAAAI: Life-saving Medication for Patients with Anaphylaxis
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Instructions on the use of an EpiPen.
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Allergic Reaction: Severe
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Presents definition of anaphylactic shock, causes, prevention, and treatment.
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Anaphylaxis - Life-threatening allergy
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Explains history, causes, symptoms, pathophysiology, and use of adrenaline/epinephrine injectors.
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Anaphylaxis in Schools and Child Care Settings
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Discusses prevalence, precautions, avoidance strategies, common symptoms, and treatment. [Allergy Asthma Information Society of Ontario]
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BBC Health: First Aid Action: Caring for Adults with Anaphylaxis
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Interactive quiz covers causes and how to help, including when the person is unconcious.
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BBC Health: First Aid Action: Caring for Children with Anaphylaxis
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Interactive home skills first aid course.
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Bee Stings and "Allergic" Reactions
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A technical article by Malcolm T. Sanford, professor, Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
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Children's Eliminates Powdered Gloves From Operating and Recovery Rooms
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Information on latex allergic responses which can range from mild skin irritation to life-threatening anaphylactic shock. From the Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio.
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eMedicine Online Text: Allergic Reaction
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Presents pathophysiology, prevalence, morbidity, presentation and physical findings, common causes, prehospital and emergency department care, medications, and follow-up care.
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Medfacts: Anaphylaxis
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Reviews symptoms, triggers, treatment, and prevention. [National Jewish Medical and Research Center]
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Resuscitation Council: Emergency Medical Treatment of Anaphylactic Reactions
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Detailed guidelines for the treatment of children and adults by first responders and community nurses.
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