AAAAI Anaphylaxis Wallet Card

Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD, FAAAAI

Anaphylaxis

• A sudden severe allergic reaction

• Recognize the symptoms

Anaphylaxis Symptoms

Mouth itching, swelling of lips and tongue

Throat* itching, tightness, closure, hoarseness

Skin itching, hives, redness, swelling

Gut vomiting, diarrhea, cramps

Lung* shortness of breath, cough, wheeze

Heart* weak pulse, dizziness, passing out

* life-threatening symptoms

Anaphylaxis

• Only a few symptoms may be present

• Some symptoms can be life-threatening, eg. throat, lung, heart

• Act fast! It can be fatal!

Anaphylaxis can be fatal

• Know triggers and avoid them

• Carry Emergency Action Plan

• Carry self-injectable epinephrine at all times

• Inject epinephrine promptly if allergic reaction occurs

• Call 911 or rescue squad immediately

• Train family & friends to help in an emergency

Anaphylaxis can be fatal

• Asthma puts patients at high risk for severe reactions

• Injectable epi is available in four devices- EpiPen Jr 0.15 mg

- EpiPen 0.3 mg

- Twinject 0.15 mg

- Twinject 0.3mg

Anaphylaxis

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• Thank you for your attention.