Anaphylaxis guidelines have changed

September 15, 2021

Guidelines for the treatment of anaphylaxis have now changed.

Anaphylaxis is a severe life threatening condition which can occur very rapidly and lifesaving treatment need to be initiated as soon as it has been identified, the treatment algorithm  has altered please read the key documents below issued by the Resuscitation Council:

• Anaphylaxis summary document
• Anaphylaxis algorithm
• Refractory anaphylaxis algorithm

Managers are urged to ensure their teams are aware of the changes.

Note: Your local pharmacist will be changing over the current packs the week beginning Monday 27 September. There will be 3 ampules of adrenaline 1:1000 in each pack in line with the new guidance as per algorithm. If an incident occurs out of area the EMRT will bring the drug bag which will contain a pack.

For more information you can visit the deteriorating patient and resuscitation teams Anaphylaxis Connect page by clicking here or you can call the team on ext. 5908.