Health Project 2 - Anaphylaxis/Epi-pens by Madeleine Lukang https://padlet.com/madluk23/yoa4nghax7ij1em7 en-us 2022-05-08 17:32:05 UTC 2022-05-08 18:43:12 UTC hello@padlet.com What is anaphylaxis? What are epi-pens? madluk23 https://padlet.com/madluk23/yoa4nghax7ij1em7/wish/2174570707 Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic
reaction. It can occur within seconds or minutes of exposure to something a person is allergic to.

Epi-pens (epinephrine autoinjector) are
medical devices for injecting a measured dose or doses of epinephrine by means of autoinjector
technology. They are used to treat anaphylaxis.]]> 2022-05-08 17:39:29 UTC https://padlet.com/madluk23/yoa4nghax7ij1em7/wish/2174570707 Causes madluk23 https://padlet.com/madluk23/yoa4nghax7ij1em7/wish/2174602125 Anaphylaxis has 4 main causes. These causes are food, medicines, insect stings, and general anesthetics.
Most cases are caused by a bee sting or eating foods that are known to cause allergies, such as peanuts or
tree nuts.]]> 2022-05-08 18:31:17 UTC https://padlet.com/madluk23/yoa4nghax7ij1em7/wish/2174602125 Symptoms madluk23 https://padlet.com/madluk23/yoa4nghax7ij1em7/wish/2174603476 If not treated, anaphylaxis could lead to unconsciousness or death. Symptoms normally occur within minutes of exposure to the allergen. These include skin reactions,
low blood pressure (hypotension), constriction of the airways and a swollen tongue or throat, weak and
rapid pulse, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, dizziness or fainting.]]> 2022-05-08 18:33:33 UTC https://padlet.com/madluk23/yoa4nghax7ij1em7/wish/2174603476 Care madluk23 https://padlet.com/madluk23/yoa4nghax7ij1em7/wish/2174607304 If not treated immediately anaphylaxis could lead to death. To treat anaphylaxis an epi-pen is commonly
administered to minimize the effects. 911 should immediately be called. Tight clothing should be loosened. If
the person does not appear to be breathing begin CPR until paramedics arrive.]]> 2022-05-08 18:39:29 UTC https://padlet.com/madluk23/yoa4nghax7ij1em7/wish/2174607304 Prevention madluk23 https://padlet.com/madluk23/yoa4nghax7ij1em7/wish/2174608204 The best way to prevent anaphylaxis is to stay away from the substance you are allergic to. The person
could also wear a medical alert necklace or bracelet to indicate the allergy to specific drugs or other
substances. Another thing to do is to keep an epi-pen on you at all times. It is also important to be aware
of the food you eat and make sure they don't contain any food you are allergic to.

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https://www.webmd.com/allergies/anaphylactic-shock-facts
https://www.uptodate.com/contents/anaphylaxis-emergency-treatment


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