Epinephrine for Anaphylaxis: Underutilized and Unavailable
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Epinephrine for Anaphylaxis: Underutilized and Unavailable
INTRODUCTION Anaphylaxis is a rapidly progressing, potentially life threatening allergic reaction that has been increasing in prevalence, most commonly triggered by foods, medications, and insect stings. Allergies in children are increasingly more common. Unfortunately, anaphylactic reactions are under-recognized, due to overlooked or under-appreciated symptoms, and therefore under-treated with...
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عنوان ژورنال: Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1936-900X,1936-9018
DOI: 10.5811/westjem.2015.3.25337