Priority action during an anaphylactic reaction ATI
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What is the immediate first treatment priority for anaphylactic shock?Epinephrine — Epinephrine is the first and most important treatment for anaphylaxis, and it should be administered as soon as anaphylaxis is recognized to prevent the progression to life-threatening symptoms as described in the rapid overviews of the emergency management of anaphylaxis in adults (table 1) and children ...
What to do if a patient has an anaphylactic reaction?If you're with someone having an allergic reaction with signs of anaphylaxis: Immediately call 911 or your local medical emergency number. Ask if the person is carrying an epinephrine autoinjector (EpiPen, Auvi-Q, others) to treat an allergic attack.
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