Anaphylaxis for the EMT

This is the outline, audio, and graphic following my EMT lecture on Anaphylaxis.

Below, you’ll see my graphic with write-ups along with a blank graphic for notes as well as a 25 minute mini-lecture for EMTs.

1. Review of Shock Types

   1. Hypovolemia (Hemorrhage/ Non- Hemorrhagic)

   2. Cardiogenic

   3. Obstructive

   4. Distributive

2. Shock Phases

   1. Compensated vs Decompensated

3. Immune System

   1. Mast Cells

   2. Basophils

4. Pathophysiology

   1. Allergic Reaction

      1. Allergen

      2. Histamine

      3. Leukotrienes

   2. Anaphylaxis

      1. Respiratory, GI, Integumentary, and Cardiac Symptoms

5. Common Allergens

   1. Food: Peanuts and shellfish

   2. Medication: Antibiotics and NSAIDs

   3. Plants: Tennessee-itis

   4. Chemics: latex, dyes

6. Assessment Findings

   1. Respiratory: angioedema, stridor, hoarseness, upper airway swelling (lips, neck), head bobbing (pediatrics), accessory muscle use, tachypnea

   2. Cardiac: tachycardia, hypotension

   3. Integumentary: rash, wheals, urticaria

   4. GI: nausea and vomiting, diarrhea

7. Epinephrine 1:1000

   1. Epi-pen

      1. 0.3 mg

   2. Epi-Pen Junior

      1. 0.15 mg

   3. Difference between Epi 1:1,000 and 1:10,000

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