First aid for Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis can be a serious allergic reaction that may lead to difficulty breathing or a sudden drop in BP. Here are few first aid measurements for anaphylaxis:

• Make the patient lie on his/her back.

• If patient vomits or has bleeding from mouth, turn him/her to one side, this will prevent from choking.

• If patient is wearing tight clothing, loosen them.

• Do not give any kind of drink to patient.

• Patient’s allergic reaction may often carry epinephrine auto injector, ask if they have one and need assistance for injection.

• Such auto injectors are usually pressed in the patient’s thigh. Some examples are EpiPen, Twinject.

• Check for sign for breathing in patient, if none then perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

• Do uninterrupted chest pressing for 2 second and see if symptoms improve.

• Call for medical assistance.

If you've had any kind of severe allergic reaction in the past, ask your doctor if you should be prescribed an epinephrine auto injector to carry with you.