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What are the two most common causes of fatal anaphylaxis?

A

Injected penicillin

Bee and was pstings

1
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What is an allergic reaction?

A

Exaggerated response by the immune system to a foreign response

2
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How many deaths a year in the US are due to anaphylaxis

A

400 - 800

3
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What routes are used for Epi 1:1000?

A

Sub-Q

IM

4
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What is the principal chemical mediator of allergic reaction is?

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Histamine

5
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What are the dosages for Epinephrine for anaphylaxis?

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  1. 3 mg - 0.5 epi 1:1,000 Sub-Q or IM
  2. 3 mg - 0.5 mg epi 1:10,000 IV

Max dose of two doses