Core EM

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Author: Natalie Bertrand, MD Editor: Naillid Felipe, MD Background: Definition: adverse reaction to blood product administration Incidence: more common in children than adults, except for delayed hemolytic transfusion reactions Allergic (non-anaphylaxis) – Platelets 1-3%; RBCs 0.1-0.3% In: Marx J, ed. Br J Haematol.

Allergic Reaction 188

Allergic Reaction Plasma ED Epinephrine 188

REBEL EM

DECEMBER 5, 2023

How Long Should We Monitor After Giving IM Epinephrine for Anaphylaxis? Bottom Line Up Top: After prompt recognition and appropriate treatment with IM epinephrine, the risk of biphasic reactions are exceedingly low. At the time of discharge, appropriate patient education and prescriptions for IM epinephrine are essential.

Epinephrine 81

Epinephrine Allergic Reaction Emergency Department Emergency Management 81

Core EM

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Author: Natalie Bertrand, MD Editor: Naillid Felipe, MD Background: Definition: adverse reaction to blood product administration Incidence: more common in children than adults, except for delayed hemolytic transfusion reactions Allergic (non-anaphylaxis) – Platelets 1-3%; RBCs 0.1-0.3% In: Marx J, ed. Br J Haematol.

Allergic Reaction 100

Allergic Reaction Plasma ED Epinephrine 100

REBEL EM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Urticaria and pruritus = MAST CELL mediated, which is treated like a standard allergic reaction. Urticaria and pruritus = MAST CELL mediated, which is treated like a standard allergic reaction. In: UptoDate, Feldweg AM (ed.) of people who take NSAIDs ( Nzeako 2010 ). Emergency Medicine Practice. EBMedicine.net.

Frozen Plasma 105

Frozen Plasma Allergic Reaction FFP Plasma 105

REBEL EM

JANUARY 23, 2023

Background: Diphenhydramine, a first-generation antihistamine, is the most common pharmacologic agent used to treat acute allergic reactions. Key Secondary Endpoints: 5 (3.9%) patients in the IV cetirizine group returned to any ED or clinic within 24 hours compared to 15 (11.1%) in the IV diphenhydramine group; P=0.04

Allergic Reaction 52

Allergic Reaction ED E-9-1-1 Emergency Department 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 1, 2023

Sent by anonymous, written by Pendell Meyers A man in his late 40s presented to the ED with concern for allergic reaction after accidentally eating a potential allergen, then developing an itchy full body rash and diarrhea. In the ED he received methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, and epinephrine for possible anaphylaxis.

Allergic Reaction 52

Allergic Reaction E-9-1-1 Epinephrine Coronary 52