Evidence-based On-call

Anaphylaxis

Prevention

Educate your patient about the signs and symptoms of a recurrent attack and common triggers. ^d

For patients with recurrent or severe attacks, arrange for

skin prick or IgE testing ^c
a medical alert bracelet, card, or letter ^d
autoinjectors of adrenaline to be carried at all times ^a
prophylactic treatments prior to contrast radiography, particularly for patients with asthma or on beta-blockers ^a

Consider