Anaphylaxis Healthcare Provider Resources

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These resources describe anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction common in kids, and provides resources for healthcare providers to manage food-triggered emergencies effectively. It describes how children and young people are most affected by anaphylaxis. The main causes are foods like peanuts, tree nuts, and milk, as well as insect stings and drugs. In Canada, there is a visit to the Emergency Department for food allergies every 10 minutes. Up to 80% of these reactions in kids are due to food triggers. The article also provides resources for healthcare providers on dealing with anaphylaxis emergencies.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Recovery

Keywords: Anaphylaxis; Drug Hypersensitivity; Emergency Medical Services; Food Hypersensitivity; Hypersensitivity; Insect Bites and Stings

Institutions: Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK)

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