Directory of Anaphylaxis Resources

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Anaphylaxis is an acute multi-system severe hypersensitivity reaction. It occur in response to an allergen. Common triggers include insect bites or stings, foods, medication and latex rubber.

Resources in This Category

• eMedecine: Anaphylaxis

  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/135065-overview
  Article by Stephen F Kemp, MD, FACP on this acute multiorgan system reaction caused by the release of chemical mediators from mast cells and basophils.

• Emergency Treatment of Anaphylactic Reactions

  http://www.resus.org.uk/pages/reaction.pdf
  Guidelines for healthcare professionals provided by the Resuscitation Council (UK).

• NHS Choices: Anaphylaxis

  http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Anaphylaxis/
  Provides information on this severe allergic reaction. Includes details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.

• Patient Information: Anaphylaxis Symptoms and Diagnosis

  http://www.uptodate.com/patients/content/topic.do?topicKey=~u55pia.nJGQ/Gs
  Factsheet providing an overview, symptoms, triggers, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment.

• Tips to Remember: Anaphylaxis

  http://www.aaaai.org/patients/publicedmat/tips/whatisanaphylaxis.stm
  Information on this condition provided by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.

• Wikipedia: Anaphylaxis

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anaphylaxis
  Encyclopedia article on this acute multi-system severe hypersensitivity reaction.

 

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