The Healthcare e-Academy is proud to announce the release of our latest module entitled Anaphylaxis Awareness.
Anaphylaxis is a rare but very serious condition and it is vital that all employees working in a healthcare environment are aware of the condition, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
- Have an understanding about what anaphylaxis is and how it happens
- Understand its relation to allergy
- Have an understanding about different causes and their prevalence
- Understand what symptoms people can present with
- Know how to treat someone suffering with an anaphylactic reaction
- Be aware of the route of administration for adrenaline and doses required for different age groups
- Have reflected on local resources in relation to anaphylaxis management
- Be able to demonstrate your knowledge about anaphylaxis via an online assessment
The module was created using the expertise of NHS South of Tyne and Wear and is generating interest from trusts across the country.Life can be traumatic and uncertain for people living with severe allergy, with an emergency dash to hospital an ever present possibility, every day of the year. Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction and is potentially life threatening. It must be treated as a medical emergency, requiring immediate treatment and urgent medical attention.
Anaphylaxis is a generalised allergic reaction, which often involves more than one body system (e.g. skin, respiratory, gastro-intestinal, cardiovascular). A severe allergic reaction usually occurs within 20 minutes of exposure to the trigger and can rapidly become life threatening.
