Anaphylaxis/Allergic shock

Symptoms:

• Facial swelling
• Sensation of throat closing & difficulty breathing
• Rash
• Vomiting or Diarrhea
• Low Blood Pressure
• Pallor
• Dizziness
• Changes in level of consciousness

First aid:

• If a person experiences anaphylaxis and an epinephrine autoinjector is available, the person should self-administer the autoinjector
• Assist a person to use their autoinjector if assistance is required
• Call the emergency number immediately 112/166
• Ensure that the person remains in a seated or lying position
• If a person with anaphylaxis does not respond to the initial dose of epinephrine and arrival of EMS will exceed 5 to 10 minutes, a repeat dose may be considered

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Ενότητες:

• First Aid
• Basic Life Support in adults
• Basic Life Support in children
• Recovery position
• Choking- Heimlich Maneuver
• Heart Attack    
• Stroke   
• Epileptic Seizure     
• Panic Attack       
• Trauma, bleeding    
• Burns        
• Electrocution       
• Heat stroke       
• Strain, Sprain, Dislocation, Fracture       
• Snake Bite                   
• Hymenoptera stings (Wasp/ Bee)      
• Anaphylaxis/Allergic shock