🟩 Anaphylactic Shock (Severe Allergic Reaction)

Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening emergency caused by a severe allergic reaction. It can develop within seconds or minutes of exposure.

🟩 Common Causes

🥜 Foods – peanuts, shellfish, eggs, milk
💉 Medicines – antibiotics, painkillers, vaccines
🐝 Insect stings – bees, wasps
🌿 Latex, chemicals

🔍 Signs & Symptoms

⚡ Sudden onset of symptoms
😰 Swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat
😮 Difficulty breathing / noisy breathing / wheezing
❤️ Rapid heartbeat, weak pulse
🤢 Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain
😴 Dizziness, confusion, collapse
🕒 Can quickly progress to unconsciousness

🛠️Treatment

🚨 Call 999 Immediately
Say: “Anaphylaxis”

💉 Use Adrenaline Auto-Injector (EpiPen)

• Inject into outer thigh

• Can be given through clothing

• Hold for 5 seconds

• Record the time given

• If no improvement after 5 minutes, give a second injector (if available)

🪑 Position Safely

• If breathing is difficult → sit upright

• If dizzy or faint → lie down with legs raised

• If unconscious but breathing → recovery position

• If not breathing → start CPR

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Reassure & Monitor

• Stay with casualty until help arrives

• Loosen tight clothing

• Keep them warm

✅ Key Point: Adrenaline is life-saving – do not delay!