Use of adrenaline in anaphylaxis assists the body's natural response Have an ASCIA Action Plan for Anaphylaxis and adrenaline injector close by (easily accessible) to treat if accidental exposure occurs.ĪSCIA Action Plans for Anaphylaxis (emergency response plan) must be completed by a doctor or nurse practitioner and should be kept with the adrenaline injector as the plans include instructions on when and how to give an adrenaline injector.Īdrenaline injectors contain a single, fixed dose of adrenaline, and have been designed to be given by non-medical people, such as a friend, teacher, children's education/care worker, parent, passer-by or by the patient themselves (if they are not too unwell to do this).Identify and avoid the cause where possible.To manage anaphylaxis it is important to: When injected, adrenaline rapidly reverses the effects of anaphylaxis by reducing throat swelling, opening the airways, and maintaining heart function and blood pressure. Delayed treatment can result in fatal anaphylaxis.Īdrenaline is a natural hormone released in response to stress. For patient or carer support contact Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia or Allergy New Zealand.Īnaphylaxis is the most severe type of allergic reaction and should always be treated as a medical emergency. Anaphylaxis requires immediate treatment with adrenaline (epinephrine), which is injected into the outer mid-thigh muscle. ASCIA information is based on published literature and expert review, is not influenced by commercial organisations and is not intended to replace medical advice.

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