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Table 7 Anaphylaxis management

From: Severe asthma and the omalizumab option

Immediate treatment

Assessment of breathing, circulation and orientation

 

Inject epinephrine 0.3 mg intramuscularly in lateral thigh

 

Activate emergency services (911)

 

Patient to be placed in recumbent position

 

Establish and maintain airway Oxygen

 

Establish an intravenous line

 

Use nebulized beta-agonist for bronchospasm +/- corticosteroids and antihistamines

Long-term prevention

Patient education

 

Provision of epinephrine autoinjector

 

Anaphylaxis identification (card, bracelet)

 

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