Anaphylaxis

Publication Date: December 17, 2023

Key Points

Key Points

  • Anaphylaxis is an acute, potential life-threatening systemic allergic reaction that may have a wide range of clinical manifestations.
  • Severe anaphylaxis and/or the need for repeated doses of epinephrine to treat anaphylaxis are risk factors for biphasic anaphylaxis.
  • Antihistamines and/or glucocorticoids are not reliable interventions to prevent biphasic anaphylaxis.

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