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AAAAI: Life-saving Medication for Patients with Anaphylaxis
Instructions on the use of an EpiPen.
http://www.aaaai.org/patients/advocate/2002/summer/medication.stm
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Allergic Reaction: Severe
Presents definition of anaphylactic shock, causes, prevention, and treatment.
http://www.ahealthyme.com/topic/topic13675
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Anaphylaxis - Life-threatening allergy
Explains history, causes, symptoms, pathophysiology, and use of adrenaline/epinephrine injectors.
http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~aair/anaphylaxis.htm
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Anaphylaxis in Schools and Child Care Settings
Discusses prevalence, precautions, avoidance strategies, common symptoms, and treatment. [Allergy Asthma Information Society of Ontario]
http://www.oma.org/phealth/allergy.htm
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Children's Eliminates Powdered Gloves From Operating and Recovery Rooms
Information on latex allergic responses which can range from mild skin irritation to life-threatening anaphylactic shock. From the Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio.
http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/about/news/release/1999/1-latex-glove.htm
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Resuscitation Council: Emergency Medical Treatment of Anaphylactic Reactions
Detailed guidelines for the treatment of children and adults by first responders and community nurses.
http://www.resus.org.uk/pages/reaction.htm
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