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Tag Archives: anaphylaxis
Epinephrine ampules withdrawn
Specific lots of epinephrine ampules have been voluntarily withdrawn. Continue reading
Injecting Antihistamines: The Benefits and Proper Administration
Dr. Johnson discusses the benefits of antihistamines and the proper administration considering a swollen airway. Continue reading
Posted in Anaphylactic Reaction, Ask the Expert, Hives
Tagged airway, anaphylaxis, antihistamines, benadryl, hives, vial
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Q: Do you have a protocol for administering epinephrine in vials?
Creating protocols for administering epinephrine in vials and things to consider. Continue reading
Q: Can someone be allergic to an antihistamine?
Q: Someone I know was having difficulty sleeping on a trip. A friend suggested trying the diphenhydramine (e.g., Benadryl) from our first aid kit. Shortly after, this person developed hives, chest tightness and shortness of breath. We administered epinephrine from … Continue reading
Posted in Anaphylactic Reaction, Ask the Expert
Tagged allergy, anaphylaxis, antihistamine, epinephrine, wilderness medicine, wildmed, wma
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