Continuing Professional Development 2008

Courses are delivered at your place of work.

Anaphylaxis Awareness

Any person who is involved in the administration of drugs needs to be aware of the diagnosis and treatment of anaphylactic reactions. 

The course covers anaphylactic reactions in both adults and children along with the correct administration of adrenaline (epinephrine).  

It will cover drug incompatibilities, contraindications and enable participants to differentiate between anaphylactic reactions and ‘panic attacks’.

The course will cover the following:

• Definition
• Causes of IgE and Non IgE mediated reactions
• Mechanisms involved in anaphylactic reactions
• Signs and Symptoms
• Treatment
• Management of the Patient
• Potential Hazards
• Prevention

This session is delivered in accordance with the Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines for dealing with anaphylaxis in the community. Only Resuscitation Council (UK) Certified Advanced Life Support Instructors will teach this course.  

Course Delivered on Your Premises

Duration: 1 Hour

Participants: Unlimited

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