A retrospective audit of adult and paediatric anaphylaxis management from two Australian metropolitan mixed emergency departments.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction, with presentations to emergency departments (EDs) increasing across Australia. Understanding the features of those presenting with anaphylaxis and aspects related to its optimal clinical management across the admission, treatment and discharge settings is needed to minimise its impact. We aimed to evaluate the nature and management of presentations related to anaphylaxis across two Australian EDs.

Methods

Retrospective audit of paediatric and adult patients presenting to a community or tertiary level ED with anaphylaxis from 1 May 2018 to 30 April 2019. Data extracted from medical records included demographic characteristics, causative agents, clinical features, treatments administered across communi

SUBMITTER: Thomas A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11022440 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature