What to do in case of anaphylactic shock?

What to do in case of anaphylactic shock?

What to do in case of anaphylactic shock?

What is an anaphylactic shock?

Anaphylactic shock is a severe allergic response that causes sudden and dangerous reactions to the victim, especially to breathing. It is also characterized by a drop in blood pressure and possible loss of consciousness. It can be extremely dangerous as it can lead to the death of the victim. In the event of anaphylactic shock, the victim’s life is therefore in danger and treatment must be administered as soon as possible.

Signs of anaphylactic shock:

  • Rashes, itching, hives;
  • Swelling of the face, lips, neck or area that came into contact with the allergen;
  • Level of consciousness impaired (victim fails to answer simple questions and appears confused);
  • Difficult breathing characterized by wheezing;
  • Nausea or vomiting;
  • Weakness or dizziness.

How to react ?

  • Reassure the victim;
  • Ask if she has any allergies. If the victim is unable to communicate, see if they have a medical bracelet;
  • Ask the victim what she ate at her last meal and check if it was made up of products with a high allergenic impact;
  • Ask the victim if she has taken any new medicine;
  • Call for help;
  • Ask if the victim has an epinephrine auto-injector;
  • Help the victim to self-inject;
  • Check their vital signs and note any changes in the state of consciousness (the victim’s level of consciousness).

 

How to administer the autoinjector?

  1. Remove the autoinjector from its storage tube.
  2. Remove the green stopper that blocks the needle.
  3. Remove the second green safety cap.
  4. Take the autoinjector in his hand (wrapping his fingers around it) and place the red tip on the victim’s thigh. Maintain pressure and wait about 15 seconds.

Warning

Several different auto-injectors exist. Read the instructions or ask the victim for help, if they can.

The adrenaline injection is a temporary treatment. The victim should be treated in a hospital setting as quickly as possible.

 

The main products with high allergic incidence are:

– Peanuts;

– Corn ;

– Seafood (chicks, crustaceans and molluscs);

– Milk ;

– Mustard;

– Nuts ;

– Eggs;

– Sesame;

– Soy ;

— Sulfites.

 

Sources

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/allerg/fa-aa/index-fra.php

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