Date Posted: 12/6/2012 2:56:15 PM
Posted By: meg soni Membership Level: Gold Total Points: 2477
Anaphylaxis is a life threatening allergic reaction, which can lead to shock, a drop on blood pressure or trouble breathing. It can occur within minutes in a person suffering from allergies following an exposure that triggers irritation. This may be considered as a medical emergency. However, learning how to give first aid for this sudden attack can be helpful and can save a life. Here are some tips: • Ask the person if he or she is carrying an epinephrine autoinjector to treat an allergic attack. • If the person says he or she needs to use an autoinjector, ask whether you should help inject the medication. This usually done by pressing the autoinjector against the person's thigh.• Have the person lie still in his or her back.• Loosen tight cloth; cover the person with a blanket. Don't give the person anything to drink. • If there is vomiting or bleeding from the mouth, turn the person on his or her side to prevent choking.• Check for signs of breathing, coughing or movement. If none, begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Do uninterrupted chest presses of about two seconds, continue until paramedics arrive.• Even if the person starts to improve, ensure they get medical treatment because after anaphylaxis, it is possible for symptoms to recur.
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