Anaphylaxis Awareness
Duration: 45 minutes
The Anaphylaxis Awareness course is aimed at registered professionals and is designed to help learners understand more about what anaphylaxis is, what the symptoms of allergies and anaphylaxis are, and what can be done to help a person with anaphylaxis manage their condition. This course covers the common symptoms to look out for amongst the people you work with, care and cater for.
Duration: 45 minutes
The Anaphylaxis Awareness course is aimed at registered professionals and is designed to help learners understand more about what anaphylaxis is, what the symptoms of allergies and anaphylaxis are, and what can be done to help a person with anaphylaxis manage their condition. This course covers the common symptoms to look out for amongst the people you work with, care and cater for.
Duration: 45 minutes
The Anaphylaxis Awareness course is aimed at registered professionals and is designed to help learners understand more about what anaphylaxis is, what the symptoms of allergies and anaphylaxis are, and what can be done to help a person with anaphylaxis manage their condition. This course covers the common symptoms to look out for amongst the people you work with, care and cater for.
Objectives
After completing this course learners will be able to:
Explain the mechanism of anaphylaxis
Recognise the signs and symptoms and common causes of the condition
Identify IgE and non IgE mediated responses
Describe initial treatment of anaphylaxis
Recall the ABCDE assessment
Know how and when to administer IM adrenaline including the use of auto-injectors
Understand the reasons for cardiovascular support, secondary care, medication and follow-up
Topics
Recognising anaphylaxis
Pathophysiology
Mast cells
IgE medicated response
Common triggers
Sign and symptoms
Differential diagnosis
Auto-injectors
Secondary care
Referral and follow-up
Venom immunotherapy
MHRA yellow card scheme