chapter 20 immunologic emergencies

immunology is the study of what?

body immune system
what are indicators of anaphylxis shock
- agina edema
- stridor
- shock
an allergy is when you release too much ____ to react to the stimulus

histamine
Anatomy and Physiology:

the body releases histamine and _____to combat the substance

leukotrienes
what is an extreme life threatening allergic reaction

anaphylaxis
Pathophysiology:

hives are known as what?

urtiaria
Pathophysiology:

what are the small areas of generalized ithching or burning that appears as multiple small raised areas of the skin

urticaria
Pathophysiology:

area of localized edema is called what?

angioedema
Pathophysiology:

high pitch whistling breathing on expiratation

wheezing
Pathophysiology:

what are common signs of anaphylaxis
- urticaria(hives)
- angio edema
- wheezing
Common Allergens:

how long does it take for food allergies to appear?

30mins+
what is a definitive for anaphylaxis

epi pen
what does epinephrine do to the body
- -causes vasoconstriction(increases BP)
- -reverses vasodialation and hypertension(lowers BP)
- -relieves bronchospasm
what is the dose for adult epinephrine

0.3mg
what is the dose for infant epinephrine?

.15mg
what is a wheal?

raise, swollen, well defined area of the skin
how long should you hold an epipen in the patient?

10secs

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chapter 20 immunologic emergencies emergency care and transportation of the sick and injured 11th edition

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