Allergic Reactions First Aid Public Health and Safety

Allergic Reactions First Aid Public Health and Safety

Allergic Reactions

Covers all types of allergic reactions, and their treatment.

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- Reviews symptoms, triggers, treatment, and prevention. [National Jewish Medical and Research Center]
- Interactive quiz covers causes and how to help, including when the person is unconcious.
- Presents definition of anaphylactic shock, causes, prevention, and treatment.
- Explains history, causes, symptoms, pathophysiology, and use of adrenaline/epinephrine injectors.
- Presents pathophysiology, prevalence, morbidity, presentation and physical findings, common causes, prehospital and emergency department care, medications, and follow-up care.
- A technical article by Malcolm T. Sanford, professor, Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
- Discusses prevalence, precautions, avoidance strategies, common symptoms, and treatment. [Allergy Asthma Information Society of Ontario]
- Parent's guide includes a chart comparing mild to severe reactions, the use of antihistamines, inhalers, and epinephrine, and other emergency measures to take until medical help arrives.
- 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.
- Science project by a nine-year old. Answers common questions, reviews causes and treatment, and presents adjustments and precautions made by families.
- Instructions on the use of an EpiPen.
- Detailed guidelines for the treatment of children and adults by first responders and community nurses.
- Interactive home skills first aid course.

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