Tag: corticosteroid

Heron Island Resort

Remote Resort Fined $50,000 for Gross Negligence After Teen Suffers Anaphylaxis

Resort only accessible by boat and helicopter.
Infant

Enhanced Skin Treatment for Eczema in Infants Reduces Food Allergy

Enhanced treatment significantly reduced hen's egg allergy vs customary treatment.
Doctor Preparing Injection

Practice Update Regarding the Treatment of Anaphylaxis and Indicators for Risk...

Report provides recommendations for determining whether patient is at high risk for developing biphasic reaction.
Lewis and Kristy Gray, Oculus Headset

Boy Rushed to Hospital with Severe Reaction to Facebook Headset, Thousands...

The popular Christmas gift has a history of causing skin reactions.
Marcelle Williams

Woman Survives Anaphylaxis on Bus After Wheat Exposure from Cinnamon Swirl...

Mishandling of pastries almost cost Ms Williams her life.
Isaac Peacock and Family

10-Year-Old Saves Anaphylactic Mother’s Life, Earns Commendations

"It was a life and death situation and he saved the day."
EMS

Study: Guidelines for Managing Anaphylaxis in Children Need an Update

Study shows that pre-hospital treatment with epinephrine has the highest protective effect against uncontrolled allergic reaction.
ICU

Study: Low Incidence of Biphasic Reactions After Patients Admitted to ICU...

Researchers reviewed hospital records to get a picture of how often reactions result in a biphasic reaction later on.