Factors associated with the underuse of adrenaline in children with anaphylaxis
Abstract
Intramuscular adrenaline injection is the first-line
treatment of
anaphylaxis.1 More serious and even fatal or biphasic reactions may
occur if there is a delay in administering it.1 Adrenaline injection for
anaphylaxis that occurs outside of a healthcare setting should be
immediately followed by a call to emergency medical services (EMSs)
(‘911’ in North America, ‘112’ in Europe).1 Before discharge from the
emergency care unit (ECU), an adrenaline autoinjector (AAI) should
be prescribed with clearly written instructions for its use and safety
recommendations.1