EditorialAdrenaline is first line treatment for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis
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New York State cases of anaphylaxis in elderly patients from 2000 to 2010
2020, Annals of Allergy, Asthma and ImmunologyCitation Excerpt :Prompt administration of intramuscular epinephrine is the first-line treatment. Unfortunately, despite guidelines, practitioners consistently underuse or incorrectly dose epinephrine10-14,19-25 and continue using second-line agents.26-31 Current research focuses on pediatric anaphylaxis.1,2,32
European Resuscitation Council Guidelines for Resuscitation 2015. Section 1. Executive summary
2015, ResuscitationCitation Excerpt :This is characterised by rapidly developing life-threatening airway and/or breathing and/or circulation problems usually associated with skin and mucosal changes.282–285 Adrenaline is the most important drug for the treatment of anaphylaxis.286,287 The treatment algorithm for anaphylaxis, including the correct doses for adrenaline, is shown in Fig. 1.10.
European Resuscitation Council Guidelines for Resuscitation 2015. Section 4. Cardiac arrest in special circumstances
2015, ResuscitationCitation Excerpt :Call for expert help early. Adrenaline is the most important drug for the treatment of anaphylaxis.116,117 Although there are no randomised controlled trials,118 adrenaline is a logical treatment and there is consistent anecdotal evidence supporting its use to ease bronchospasm and circulatory collapse.
European Resuscitation Council Guidelines for Resuscitation 2010 Section 8. Cardiac arrest in special circumstances: Electrolyte abnormalities, poisoning, drowning, accidental hypothermia, hyperthermia, asthma, anaphylaxis, cardiac surgery, trauma, pregnancy, electrocution
2010, ResuscitationCitation Excerpt :Call for expert help early. Adrenaline is the most important drug for the treatment of anaphylaxis.356,357 Although there are no randomised controlled trials,358 adrenaline is a logical treatment and there is consistent anecdotal evidence supporting its use to ease breathing and circulation problems associated with anaphylaxis.
Cardiac arrest in special circumstances - Recent advances in resuscitation
2019, American Journal of Therapeutics