Sudden onset of decreased blood pressure, tachycardia, diaphoresis, dyspnea, itching, dizziness, weakness, LOC, and anxiety might signal this condition.
What is anaphylaxis?
100
Substance which can cause an allergic reaction
What is an Allergen
100
given intramuscularly into the mid anterolaterial thigh as soon as the diagnosis is suspected
What is an epi pen
100
Indicates bronchospasm or mucosal edema
What is Wheezing or stridor
100
This is the drug of choice for treating anaphylaxis
What is epinephrine
200
System that is affected 70% of the time in a anaphylactic reaction
What is respiratory?
200
A typical source of injection of an allergen
What is an insect sting
200
Anaphylaxic reaction typically begin within _______ seconds.
What is 60 seconds, however in a small percentage, the onset may be delayed over an hour.
200
Number of fatal cases of anaphylaxis per year, estimated to occur in the United States
What is 1500
200
Dr. Demond
Who can authorize EMTs to administer EpiPens without direct orders?
300
The affected system when nausea/vomiting is present.
What is gastrointestinal
300
These are 4 to 8 food sources that cause anaphylaxis.
What are eggs, peanuts, milk, shellfish, tree nuts, soy, wheat, or fish
300
Most important thing to maintain when treating a patient with anaphylaxis
What is a patent airway?
300
During the primary response to the antigen, the body has not yet created antibodies specific to the invading antigen. General antibodies (IgG and IgM) are first released to help fight the antigen. For this reason, this number of exposures will not initiate an anaphylactic reaction.
What is one?
300
Use Epi-Pen from Medic 7-1 or Medic 7-3 if patient shows signs of anaphylactic shock.
What a FLM EMT can do for anaphylaxis if trained and approved by Dr. Demond?
400
The type of muscle affected during anaphylaxis.
What is smooth muscle
400
These are two types of medications that are known to cause allergic reactions
What are antibiotics, anticonvulsants, or NSAIDs
400
Medication a patient can self-administer if symptoms are mild and epinephrine is not available and/or needed.
What are antihistimines?
400
These type of reactions are caused by substances (primarily drugs and seem to be dose related) that directly trigger mast cell degranulation. They do not involve IGE and may result in a single system, such as the larynx, alveoli, or blood vessels being affected.
What is anaphylactoid reactions?
400
If the patient is elderly, hypertensive, or tachycardic.
When should you call medical control to use the department EpiPen?
500
Leaks fluid during anaphylaxis causing edema and/or urticaria
What are capillaries
500
A plant when burned could cause anaphylaxis, especially when inhaled
What is poison ivy
500
Possible side effects of epinephrine.
What is increased heart rate, chest pain, excitablity, and pale skin?
500
Following exposure to a particular antigen, large quantities of IgE antibodies are released. These antibodies attach to the membranes ________ cells, which are specialized cells of the immune system. These cells then release ________ into the surrounding tissues.
What are mast cells and histimines?
500
Reassess patient and provide second dose of epi.
What to do if first Epi-Pen injection is not effective?