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Anaphylaxis First Aid

Summary

Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of an allergic reaction. Common causes are insect stings, foods and some medication. It is life-threatening and requires immediate first aid (an auto-injector) and emergency medical assistance.

Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) can kill without immediate first aid and allergies affect approximately one in three of the UK population with as many as half of those affected being children.

The likelihood is that someone in your organisation/company/school could have a severe allergy and this must form part of your first aid needs assessment.

Content

Prevention, recognition and treatment of severe allergic reaction
Use of auto-injectors and CPR
Understanding and recognising an allergic reaction
Resuscitation (CPR all ages)
Communication and casualty care
Unconscious casualty treatment
Course duration
Primary survey