Are you up to date with your anaphylaxis training?

July 6, 2020

The e-learning module can be accessed by clicking here.

Why is this training needed?

• Clinical colleagues who give parenteral medications should have regular updates in dealing with anaphylactic reactions.
• The Health Protection Agency recommends that staff who give immunisations should have annual updates in anaphylaxis.
• Clinical colleagues should be familiar with the equipment and drugs they have available and should check them regularly.
• Adrenaline must be readily available in clinical areas where anaphylaxis could occur.
• The aim of the initial treatment is to keep the patient alive, and achieve some clinical improvement. This will buy time for further treatment and expert help.

Please ensure the location of the anaphylaxis and emergency medications is clearly identified with the following sticker:

For further details including anaphylaxis algorithm please click here.

For more information please contact the deteriorating patient and resuscitation team on ext. 5908.