Tim's Take Away on EMS clinical topics for EMT, Paramedics, and other healthcare providers as well as thoughts and ideas on education and Ed Tech. The opinions expressed are those of the host and do not represent opinions or views of the host's employers. The information contained in the podcasts does not constitute medical or legal advice.
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Saturday Jul 06, 2019
Immunological Emergencies, EMT
Saturday Jul 06, 2019
Saturday Jul 06, 2019
In this episode, we will provide a general overview of the most common, and often scary, emergency in EMS. The allergic reaction or anaphylaxis. This episode provides a general discussion as to the immune systems over exaggeration to an invader. While we do not get into the specific release of immunological hormones, we do discuss some common reactions and how to distinguish between an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis.
The link below provides some evidence-based treatment from the World Allergy Organization. Definitely a good read for any healthcare provider!
https://waojournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1097/WOX.0b013e318211496c#Sec12
The opinions expressed are those of the host and do not represent opinions or views of the host's employers. The information contained in the podcasts does not constitute medical or legal advice.
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