Continuous education in sedation : Anaphylaxis management during procedural sedation : sedation

Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency that requires immediate recognition and intervention. Equipment and medication should be readily available. Early administration of adrenalin is the key to survival. In this paper we discuss the critical aspects of anaphylaxis: the definition, presentation, the pat...

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Published inSouth African Dental Journal Vol. 71; no. 8; pp. 368 - 369
Main Authors Von Backstrom, A., Roelofse, J.A., Lapere, C.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published South African Dental Association (SADA) 01.09.2016
Subjects
Adrenaline
Anaphylaxis
Emergency management
Laryngeal oedema
Procedural sedation
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Summary:Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency that requires immediate recognition and intervention. Equipment and medication should be readily available. Early administration of adrenalin is the key to survival. In this paper we discuss the critical aspects of anaphylaxis: the definition, presentation, the pathophysiology, the best emergency management and measures to prevent recurrence.
ISSN:1029-4864