Longitudinal Differences In Treatment Of Anaphylaxis Presenting To Pre-hospital Emergency Services In Rural Quebec

Longitudinal Differences In Treatment Of Anaphylaxis Presenting To Pre-hospital Emergency Services In Rural Quebec

Conclusions Given that antihistamines may mask symptoms but not stop the progression of anaphylaxis, the study highlights a need for increasing awareness among those delivering pre-hospital care regarding the recognition and appropriate use of epinephrine.

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Published in:Journal of allergy and clinical immunology Vol. 139; no. 2; p. AB225
Main Authors: Das, Debanjana, MD, MBT, Rash, Arjun, MD, Clarke, Ann E., MD, MSc, FRCPC, Moisan, Jocelyn, Chan, Edmond S., MD, FAAAAI, Eisman, Harley, MD, Ben-Shoshan, Moshe, MD, MSc
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: St. Louis Elsevier Inc 01-02-2017
Elsevier Limited
Subjects:
Allergy and Immunology
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Summary:Conclusions Given that antihistamines may mask symptoms but not stop the progression of anaphylaxis, the study highlights a need for increasing awareness among those delivering pre-hospital care regarding the recognition and appropriate use of epinephrine.
ISSN:0091-6749
1097-6825
DOI:10.1016/j.jaci.2016.12.726