Recognizing and managing anaphylaxis
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Anaphylaxis is a severe, immediate allergic reaction. Symptoms that can be life-threatening can occur within seconds to minutes, rarely hours, after contact with the allergenic substance including medicines and vaccines. The course Recognizing and managing anaphylaxis provides practical guidance to the frontline health care providers and also vaccinators key information on its identification, differentiating it from other clinical conditions such as fainting and other stress related responses. It also provides step by step guidance on the case management at the site of the event and the process of referral.
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This course is also available in the following languages:
Русский – Español – Português – Français – العربية – 中文 – Tiếng Việt – Казақ тілі
What you’ll learn
Recognize and differentiate between anaphylaxis and immunization stress-related response, and
Respond to anaphylaxis as an adverse event following immunization.
Course contents
Recognizing Anaphylaxis vs. Immunization Stress-Related Response:
In this video, we will show you how to recognize anaphylaxis, and how to tell the difference between anaphylaxis and an immunization stress-related response, so you are able to respond appropriately.
Identifying and Managing Anaphylaxis:
In this video, we will show you how to prepare for an anaphylactic reaction; how to identify the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis; and how to treat a patient who is having a severe allergic reaction.
