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Anaphylaxis

Prevalence
Causes
Clinical features
Differential diagnosis
Investigations
Therapy
Prevention
Prognosis
Investigations

Do not delay treatment for investigations.

Use investigations to confirm uncertain cases and identify stimuli. c

Consider

  • mast cell tryptase (within 6 hrs of episode) d
  • referral to a specialist clinic for further investigations, including  
    • skin prick testing d
    • IgE levels d
    • intradermal testing for drug induced episodes d
 

Expiry date: September 2004
Levels of Evidence used in grading these guides

Authors   M   Bennett , RS   Phillips
Reviewer   M   Daniel
CAT Writers   CM   Ball , M   Bennett