PECARN STELAR Podcast – Episode 1: Anaphylaxis

• 2024

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• Ilene Claudius; Julie Brown

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The PECARN STELAR Podcast Episode 1 focuses on anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction. It describes the symptoms, diagnosis criteria, and treatment options for children. Anaphylaxis can be triggered by allergens like food or insect stings and is more common in boys under 10 years old. Epinephrine is the primary treatment to stop anaphylaxis quickly. The podcast emphasizes that other medications should not delay epinephrine use if anaphylaxis is suspected. It also highlights the importance of having an epinephrine auto-injector available at all times for those at risk of severe allergic reactions.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Anaphylaxis; Child Health; Emergency Medicine; Epinephrine; Hypersensitivity; Pediatrics; Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures

Institutions: EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC); emDocs

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