Question

describe critical nursing actions that should be taken to prevent an anaphylactic reaction

Answer 1

Ans - Critical action to be takenby nurse to prevent anyphylaxis is to give test dose .

Test dose is very small dose of a drug given to ch3ck whether patient is able to tolerate or not ?

This is done in drug which are known to cause anaphylaxis like lignocain (local anesthetic), Penicillin, Other antibiotic injection.

Let us know more about anaphylaxis and how should we manage it?

Anaphylaxis can result into death due to a serious allergic reaction which is rapid in onset.

It can manifest in different way like causing an itchy rash, throat or tongue swelling, vomiting. lightheadedness, but can also cause sudeen breathlessness which can result into death.

Other causes are insect bites and stings, foods with medication.

The primary treatment of anaphylaxis is epinephrine injection IM,. and other supportive measures likr intravenous fluids.