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Anaphylaxis |
Science project by a nine-year old. Answers common questions, reviews causes and treatment, and presents adjustments and precautions made by families. |
Anaphylaxis in Schools and Child Care Settings |
Discusses prevalence, precautions, avoidance strategies, common symptoms, and treatment. [Allergy Asthma Information Society of Ontario] |
Medfacts: Anaphylaxis |
Reviews symptoms, triggers, treatment, and prevention. [National Jewish Medical and Research Center] |
Allergic Reaction: Severe |
Presents definition of anaphylactic shock, causes, prevention, and treatment. |
Anaphylaxis - Life-threatening allergy |
Explains history, causes, symptoms, pathophysiology, and use of adrenaline/epinephrine injectors. |
eMedicine Online Text: Allergic Reaction |
Presents pathophysiology, prevalence, morbidity, presentation and physical findings, common causes, prehospital and emergency department care, medications, and follow-up care. |
Bee Stings and "Allergic" Reactions |
A technical article by Malcolm T. Sanford, professor, Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. |
Children's Eliminates Powdered Gloves From Operating and Recovery Rooms |
Information on latex allergic responses which can range from mild skin irritation to life-threatening anaphylactic shock. From the Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. |