Acute Medical Presentations — Flashcards

The most common triggers of anaphylaxis in adults are _____ and latex

What is the management of _____ dehydration in adults & children? IV fluid bolus Followed by IV fluid infusion (slower rate)

Hint: Mild/Moderate/Severe

The most common blood test abnormalities seen in patients with dehydration are _____, ↑Albumin, ↑Haematocrit

Hint: U&Es

Follow up in a(n) _____ is indicated following a new diagnosis of anaphylaxis

Patients may be discharged after 2 hours of total symptom resolution following anaphylaxis if _____

Serum tryptase levels remain elevated for up to _____ following anaphylaxis

Hint: how long

Patients should be prescribed _____ adrenaline auto-injectors following confirmed anaphylaxis. It is necessary that they are provided with training on how to use them

Hint: how many

_____ anaphylactic reactions occur anywhere between 1 hour and 72 hours in ~5% of patients

Patients must be admitted for a minimum of 12 hours of total symptom resolution following anaphylaxis if _____ OR they have severe asthma OR they live in a remote area

Patients must be admitted for a minimum of 6 hours of total symptom resolution following anaphylaxis if they _____ OR they have had a previous bi-phasic reaction