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anaphylaxis

In medicine, a severe allergic response. Typically, the air passages become constricted, the blood pressure falls rapidly, and the victim collapses. A rare condition, anaphylaxis most often occurs following wasp or bee stings, or treatment with some drugs.



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005 Anaphylaxis 0.
Health benefits, risks, and cost-effectiveness of influenza ... by Lieu, Tracy A. / Emerging Infectious Diseases
Each year, approximately 30,000 people in the United States go to the emergency room for anaphylaxis (Baily 2003).
Pros and cons of administering epinephrine to campers who are ... by Yerkes, Rita / Camping Magazine
Liaison nurses from our community nursing organisation, located in public hospitals, were contacted in an endeavour to source hospital protocols related to first and second dose intravenous antibiotic therapy, management of anaphylaxis and procedures to support community nurses commencing this care.
Evidence for intravenous antibiotic therapy in the community by Kralik, Debbie / Australian Nursing Journal
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