Allergic reactions range from mild to severe. Sudden and imposing ones are known as anaphylaxis. Reactions can be caused by an insect bite, a food or a particular drug. Anaphylaxis if left untreated can be fatal within a maximum of 30 minutes.
What to do?
- Check vital parameters
- Adrenaline is the only life-saving therapy, so if the victim has an adrenaline auto-injector administer the drug immediately.
- Call for an ambulance.
- Keep the victim conscious by trying to keep him or her in an upright position so as to facilitate breathing.
- Keeping track of vital parameters.
Source: Mediserve‘s Pocket Guide to First Aid.
