Anaphylaxis is an emergency condition requiring immediate professional medical attention.
When should you seek medical attention?
If you think you have anaphylaxis, CALL FOR HELP.
Do not try to get yourself to the hospital. Anaphylaxis could bring a serious condition.
Anaphylaxis Management:
The first and most important therapy in anaphylaxis is Epinephrine (adrenaline). People, who have had anaphylaxis before, should get a prescription of auto-injector (for example, the EpiPen). This device carries one or two shots of epinephrine. |
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This medicine can help stop anaphylaxis and save the casualty’s life. The auto-injector makes it easy for the person to give himself or herself the shot. If you have an auto-injector, you should keep it with you at all times. Use it right away any time you think you are anaphylactic. If necessary, the bystander / First aider can assist the person to use it. Airway maintenance (Check airway & breathing) if the casualty becomes unconscious. If you inject yourself with epinephrine, seek for medical help immediately, even if your symptoms subsides – call PDO Emergency Number 5555 or Oman National Emergency
Number 9999. Epipen is available in few places in the country, including PDO-MAF Clinic.
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Anaphylaxis preventions:
If you have had anaphylaxis, you should talk to your doctor. If needed, your doctor can do tests to find out what you are allergic to. Your doctor can help you make a plan to prevent future anaphylaxis. As part of your plan, you can:
- Learn about the symptoms of anaphylaxis so you will know when to get help
- Have an epinephrine auto-injector with you at all times
- Avoid foods, medicines, or insects you are allergic to
- Wear a medical bracelet to let others know about your allergy
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