Adrenaline Autoinjector In Anaphylaxis : An Awareness Update
Journal Title: Stanley Medical Journal - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 4
Abstract
Backgorund: Anaphylaxis is a potentially life threatening allergic type 1 immediate hypersensitivity reaction mediated by IgE antibody. Anaphylaxis is an acute medical emergency and should be treated promptly as it can prove to be fatal. Time interval between the onset of symptoms and rapidity of intervention is a crucial determinant in the treatment of fatal anaphylaxis. Adrenaline injected by an auto-injector into the anterolateral aspect of the thigh is the gold standard of care in the management of acute anaphylaxis. Inspite of the fact that adrenaline is an established therapy for treatment of acute anaphylaxis, the use of adrenaline auto-injectors in severe reactions, is still much restricted. The core concept of significance and awareness of first responder management of anaphylaxis with adrenaline auto-injectors along with therapeutic patient education among Indian population is still in its preliminary stages in addition to fears over safety and prescription. Objective: This review article focuses on the fact that Adrenaline is the gold standard therapy for anaphylaxis and timely intervention with the appropriate preparation of adrenaline can be life saving. It also focuses on the need for creating an awareness and that widespread use of appropriate prescription strategies by a coordinating expert panel of health care professionals along with patient educational guidelines can to a great extent improve patient outcome in acute anaphylaxis. Conclusions: There is a strong and urgent need for a coordinating expert panel of concerned health care professionals for framing a geographical variation oriented anaphylactic treatment plan for appropriate use of adrenaline and an appropriate device modification strategy to suit the population along with patient educational guidelines. This to a great extent can improve patient outcome measures in acute anaphylaxis.
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Jeyalalitha R, Vasanthira K.
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