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.

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REBEL EM

JUNE 14, 2023

Anaphylactic Shock is an acute, life-threatening hypersensitivity disorder, with a generalized, rapidly evolving, multi-systemic allergic reaction (IgE-mediated disorder). If not treated rapidly can become fatal.

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Allergic Reaction Epinephrine OR EMS 145

TIMER

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

EMS workers saving accident victims or tending to a patient experiencing a medical emergency. EMT courses, NYC or paramedic level certifications are held by the majority of EMS personnel. Thinking about the paramedic vs. EMT debate? It’s not just you. Both perform their work in a range of capacities and healthcare environments.

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EMT EMT Paramedic Emergency Medical Technician 40

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. Understanding the cause of angioedema (mast cell vs. bradykinin mediated) helps dictate directed management.

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Frozen Plasma Allergic Reaction FFP Plasma 104

REBEL EM

JANUARY 23, 2023

Background: Diphenhydramine, a first-generation antihistamine, is the most common pharmacologic agent used to treat acute allergic reactions. Noninferiority trials, covered here on REBEL EM , are helpful when the experimental treatment offers a distinct advantage over the standard treatment. Allergy Asthma Proc. PMID: 17883909.

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