Medfacts: Anaphylaxis - Reviews symptoms, triggers, treatment, and prevention. [National Jewish Medical and Research Center]
Allergic Reaction: Severe - Presents definition of anaphylactic shock, causes, prevention, and treatment.
Anaphylaxis - Life-threatening allergy - Explains history, causes, symptoms, pathophysiology, and use of adrenaline/epinephrine injectors.
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.
BBC Health: First Aid Action: Caring for Children with Anaphylaxis - Interactive home skills first aid course.
BBC Health: First Aid Action: Caring for Adults with Anaphylaxis - Interactive quiz covers causes and how to help, including when the person is unconcious.
AAAAI: Life-saving Medication for Patients with Anaphylaxis - Instructions on the use of an EpiPen.
Resuscitation Council: Emergency Medical Treatment of Anaphylactic Reactions - Detailed guidelines for the treatment of children and adults by first responders and community nurses.
Children's Eliminates Powdered Gloves From Operating and Recovery Rooms - 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.
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