Anaphylaxis Schemata PDF

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Buiding Schhemata with Anaphylaxis Slides.docx Buiding Schhemata with Anaphylaxis Slides.docx Page 1 of 4 This preview may have altered the layout of this file. You can still download the original file. Building SCHEMATA with Anaphylaxis Slides Anaphylaxis Life-threatening allergic reaction that effects Airway, Breathing, Circulation =/- skin symptoms - Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening generalised or systemic hypersensitivity reaction. Some people are more susceptible (Certain genes/environmental exposure) Slide 4 (Meanings of words) 1. Urticaria: Also known as hives (Red itchy bumps with rash) 2. Angioedema: Swelling under the skin surface 3. Objective Dyspnoea: Gasping (Increased respiratory rate/decreased 02 saturation/use of accessory muscles) Grade 1: Local Reaction: on skin-but no changed vital signs Grade 2 (a)[Mild/moderate] Skin or GI tract (like vomiting & Diarrhoea) Grade 2 (b): [Mild/moderate] Skin and GI tract (Like vomiting & Diarrhoea) Grade 3 (a): [Severe] Respiratory or Cardiovascular (Like BP/tachy) Grade 3 (b): [Severe] Severe respiratory and/or Severe cardiovascular Grade 3 C: [SEVERE] Respiratory arrest and/or Cardiovascular arrest Intolerances and Allergies Intolerance and allergy are used interchangeably. Intolerance is an adverse reaction to a substance such as; a food group, lactose or gluten. Although symptoms experienced can be unpleasant and make an individual feel extremely unwell it is not life threatening. Reactions to intolerances are usually delayed, occurring several hours and sometimes up to several days after ingestion. :