Anaphylaxis

REMEMBER: Its important that the casualty is seen by a qualified medical practitioner

Anaphylaxis is an extreme and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction which results in rapid chemical changes in the body. Anaphylaxis can be caused by a ‘trigger’ such as insect stings, foods (for example, nuts or shellfish) and medicines (such as penicillin)

RECOGNITION:

Swelling of the mouth, tongue, face and neck
Difficulty in breathing
Red, blotchy and itchy skin
nausea
anxiety

shock 2 treatment

Watch the video below on treatment for shock in the first instance of a child having an allergic reaction

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SbwhFB5imk

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