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Anaphylaxis

Signs and Symptoms

After exposure to an antigen, feeling of impending doom, weakness, sneezing, wheezing, dyspnea, urticaria, respiratory distress, abdominal cramping, hypotension, shock

Treatment (Tx)

Epinephrine, establishment of airway, I.V. volume expanders, steroids, diphenhydramine, CPR if cardiac arrest occurs

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Book Source Details

  • Book Title: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)
  • Author(s): Springhouse
  • Year of Publication: 2005
  • Copyright Details: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), Copyright © 2005 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

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Copyright Details: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), Copyright © 2008 Williams & Wilkins.

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More About This Book:
Title: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)
Authors: Springhouse
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Copyright: 2005
ISBN: 1-58255-370-X

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