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Background: The ED plays an important role in the management of anaphylaxis, a severe, potentially life-threatening reaction for which epinephrine is first line therapy. Recommended durations of observation following anaphylaxis… Click to show full abstract
Background: The ED plays an important role in the management of anaphylaxis, a severe, potentially life-threatening reaction for which epinephrine is first line therapy. Recommended durations of observation following anaphylaxis have been widely variable, ranging anywhere from 3-4 hours to at least 24 hours. Prolonged observation periods can lead to more hospitalizations, given the nature of ED flow. Local context: A clinical pathway guiding the management of anaphylaxis in the ED was introduced at our institution in 2011. The initial version of the pathway recommended 8 hours of observation. It was …
Journal Title: Pediatrics
Year Published: 2018
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