Tag: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Coroner's Court

What We Learned from the Giulia De Simone Inquest: “When She...

She had a known allergy to peanuts and was coping with asthma and celiac disease as well.
Peta Hickey

What We Learned from the Peta Hickey Inquest

"The snapshot provided by this inquest has revealed an industry putting profits over patients."
Tanya Ednan-Laperouse and Emma Turay

Two UK Allergy Moms Who Suffered Horrific Losses Demand an Allergy...

We applaud the efforts of Ms Ednan-Laperouse and Ms Turay and believe their concept of a single person responsible for the health and safety of the allergic community should be adopted here in the US.
Recovery Position

How to Properly Position a Patient Suffering Anaphylaxis While Waiting for...

What you do while waiting for EMS to arrive may significantly impact how the patient fares.
Ava-Grace Stevens

What We Learned from the Ava-Grace Stevens Inquest

Father testifies that confusing US allergen labeling led to his daughter's exposure.
Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Site

Is Your Covid Vaccine Venue Prepared to Handle Rare, Life-Threatening Reactions?

Health experts say it’s vital that these expanded venues be prepared to handle rare but potentially life-threatening allergic reactions.
Caitlin Fitzsimmons and Mary-Ann Shankland

Woman Saves Boyfriend’s Mom from Anaphylactic Reaction to Honey

Army cadet first aid training made all the difference.
Francine McVeigh and Grandson Martin Wetstein

Woman in Anaphylactic Shock Saved by Grandson

He recalled his grandmother, "had taken two EpiPens before she collapsed."