Journal article
Who Needs Epinephrine? Anaphylaxis, Autoinjectors, and Parachutes
Abstract
International guidelines stipulate that intramuscular (IM) epinephrine (adrenaline) is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, with an established good safety profile. The availability of epinephrine autoinjectors (EAI) has greatly facilitated the lay administration of IM epinephrine in community settings. However, key areas of uncertainty remain around epinephrine usage. These include variations in prescribing EAI, what symptoms should …
Authors
Dribin TE; Waserman S; Turner PJ
Journal
The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology In Practice, Vol. 11, No. 4, pp. 1036–1046
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
4 2023
DOI
10.1016/j.jaip.2023.02.002
ISSN
2213-2198