Tag: Anaphylactic Shock
Anaphylaxis Is Rare Complication of Pregnancy
Estimated incidence is 1.6 per 100,000 maternities; often the result of a reaction to antibiotics
AAP: Epinephrine Admin Training Needed in Many Schools
In 2015 to 2016, 2.7 percent reported that epinephrine was administered by unlicensed staff
Clinical Oral Food Challenges Result in Few Reactions
86 percent of challenges result in no reactions; anaphylaxis absent in 98 percent
Too Many Children Not Getting Epinephrine When Needed
Findings suggest ongoing education for patients and medical care professionals needed
Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis Due to Shrimp Intake Described
FDEIA due to shrimp consumption reported in 18-year-old with specific IgE antibodies against 43 kDa
EpiPens Found to Still Be Viable Long After Expiration Date
Process for establishing expiration dates for EpiPens should be revised, researchers say
Mylan Issues Voluntary Recall of Some EpiPen Auto-Injectors
Rare cases of 'failure to activate' spurred the action, company says
Supervised Self-Injection Ups Teens’ Comfort With Approach
Findings show improved comfort with self-injection, reduced anxiety for food-allergic adolescents
AAP Provides Guidance on Anaphylaxis Emergency Plans
Pediatricians suggest families of at-risk children have written action plan
American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Nov. 10-14
The 2016 Annual Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology The annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma...
