AAAAI: Life-saving Medication for Patients with An
Instructions on the use of an EpiPen.
Allergic Reaction: Severe
Presents definition of anaphylactic shock, causes, prevention, and treatment.
Anaphylaxis
Science project by a nine-year old. Answers common questions, reviews causes and treatment, and presents adjustments and precautions made by families.
Anaphylaxis - Life-threatening allergy
Explains history, causes, symptoms, pathophysiology, and use of adrenaline/epinephrine injectors.
Anaphylaxis in Schools and Child Care Settings
Discusses prevalence, precautions, avoidance strategies, common symptoms, and treatment. [Allergy Asthma Information Society of Ontario]
BBC Health: First Aid Action: Caring for Adults wi
Interactive quiz covers causes and how to help, including when the person is unconcious.
BBC Health: First Aid Action: Caring for Children
Interactive home skills first aid course.
Bee Stings and "Allergic" Reactions
A technical article by Malcolm T. Sanford, professor, Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
Children's Eliminates Powdered Gloves From Op
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.
eMedicine Online Text: Allergic Reaction
Presents pathophysiology, prevalence, morbidity, presentation and physical findings, common causes, prehospital and emergency department care, medications, and follow-up care.
Institute of Child Health: Guidelines and Treatmen
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.
Medfacts: Anaphylaxis
Reviews symptoms, triggers, treatment, and prevention. [National Jewish Medical and Research Center]
Resuscitation Council: Emergency Medical Treatment
Detailed guidelines for the treatment of children and adults by first responders and community nurses.