Food allergy treatment – epinephrine

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  • October 3, 2012 at 2:05 pm #185

    Therm
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    In the Allergy section you stressed the use of SUBCUTANEOUS epi for food allergies as a treatment instead of IM epi.

     

    October 3, 2012 at 2:06 pm #186

    ashish
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    Hi Therm,

     

    Either can be given, but you’re right. IM is better and has a faster onset of action and is more reliable.  Updated section below. Thanks for the help and correction!

     

    FOOD ALLERGIES

    Early introduction of solids results in an increased chance of food allergies and may predispose children to obesity later in life. ABDOMINAL PAIN may be the only sign of impending anaphylaxis. If the patient has a history of a food allergy, GIVE IM EPINEPHRINE.

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