29 min listen
#143: Are You Ready for Anaphylaxis?
FromStraight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Mar 4, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening hypersensitivity reaction that occurs immediately (or shortly after) exposure to an antigen. Because it can quickly be fatal, it’s crucial that you understand how to recognize it and intervene immediately.
In this podcast episode we’ll talk through:
What happens in anaphylaxis and anaphylactic shock
Why it is potentially fatal
The signs/symptoms of anaphylaxis
Nursing interventions for anaphylaxis, including medications
How to monitor the patient
Want more Nurse Mo in your life? Follow me on Instagram (and see occasional pictures of my cat!) @straightanurse
See references here: https://www.straightanursingstudent.com/anaphylaxis
In this podcast episode we’ll talk through:
What happens in anaphylaxis and anaphylactic shock
Why it is potentially fatal
The signs/symptoms of anaphylaxis
Nursing interventions for anaphylaxis, including medications
How to monitor the patient
Want more Nurse Mo in your life? Follow me on Instagram (and see occasional pictures of my cat!) @straightanurse
See references here: https://www.straightanursingstudent.com/anaphylaxis
Released:
Mar 4, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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