This 31-center study examined when children treated with epinephrine for anaphylaxis can be safely discharged. Most did not require additional epinephrine beyond 2 hours. For those with cardiovascular involvement, 4 hours may be sufficient. These findings support shorter, risk-based ED observation periods without compromising patient safety.
Guess who's back? Back again. Epi Pen. Jab a friend. Give that EpiPen even if you think it might possibly be anaphylaxis!
A well appearing infant with streaks of blood in the diaper. What could it be? Read on to find out.
This episode of PEM Currents focuses on serum sickness especially recognition and differentiation from other, more serious conditions.
Another PEMBlog starter pack? Sure! Let's look at anaphylaxis related posts.
Let's learn about biphasic reactions in anaphylaxis shall we? No need to wait 4 to 6 hours to read this post.
Epinephrine is the most important drug in the management of anaphylaxis. It is so important because it saves lives! This is no hyperbole. This edition of the Why we do what we do series focuses on the evidence behind the use of IM Epi in Anaphylaxis. What are the indications? You should rapidly administer IM Epi for anyone with anaphylaxis. [...]
The latest video in the PEMBlog shorts series tackles the titular question. Just how often are certain signs and symptoms present in patients with anaphylaxis?
