Transcription of Recognizing and Responding to Anaphylaxis
1 CS322867-A | 03/1 Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Responding to AnaphylaxisHow to recognize anaphylaxisHealthcare personnel should consider Anaphylaxis when patients present with generalized signs or symptoms such as hives, serious or life-threatening symptoms ( , hypotension, respiratory distress, or significant swelling of the tongue or lips), or symptoms that involve more than one body : sensation ofthroat closing stridor (high- pitched soundwhile breathing) shortness of breath wheeze, coughGastrointestinal: nausea vomiting diarrhea abdominal painCardiovascular: dizziness fainting tachycardia(abnormallyfast heart rate) hypotension(abnormally lowblood pressure)Neurological: agitation convulsions acute change inmental status sense of impendingdoom (a feeling thatsomething bad isabout to happen)Skin/mucosal: generalized hives itching swelling of lips,face, or throatWhat to do if you suspect anaphylaxisAssess airway, breathing, and circulationAdminister epinephrineCall Emergency Medical Services (EMS)Place in supine positionDetailed information can be found in the Interim Considerations: Preparing for the Potential Management of Anaphylaxis After COVID-19 Vaccinatio
