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Resources and Further Reading
- What you should know about anaphylaxis
- Food allergies: what to do if someone has an anaphylactic reaction: Excellent article by Dr. Mark Porter an UK NHS GP and columnist for The Times, that covers details of how to use EpiPens, when to use EpiPens (better to give it when it is not needed ), when/why to use a second EpiPen, what to do if you do not have an EpiPen, and to beware of apparent miraculous recovery.
- How to Properly Position a Patient Suffering Anaphylaxis While Waiting for EMS: While continuously observing the patient to determine whether a second dose of epinephrine is necessary, it is important to position them correctly to help avoid shock and ensure their breathing remains unobstructed. Video:
- Biphasic Anaphylaxis Is Difficult to Predict, Can Occur Much Later Than Initial Reaction: The reason you MUST visit the emergency department after an anaphylactic reaction — even if your symptoms subside after an injection of epinephrine — is because symptoms can recur minutes or even hours later. This is known as biphasic anaphylaxis.
- Anaphylaxis FAACTs: Summary by FARE includes links to alternatives to EpiPens and airborne exposure risk for peanuts and shellfish.
- Allergyhome.org: A guide for parents and families. Provides what to do’s If you think your child is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction
- Understanding Infant Anaphylaxis: Severe Allergic Reactions in Babies
- Anaphylaxis Wallet Card
- Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan
- Anaphylaxi Frequently Asked Questions Translated into 23 languages
- Epipens