Aim: To be able to identify and provide effective support to an individual experiencing anaphylaxis
Objectives:
By completing this course, you will be able to:
- Understand what anaphylaxis is
- List 5 possible causes of anaphylaxis
- Describe the science behind a severe allergic reaction
- List the symptoms of mild to moderate allergic reaction
- Severe allergic reaction, anaphylactic shock and full anaphylaxis
- Describe how you can provide effective support to an individual experiencing severe allergic reaction
- List 10 points for safe and efficient anaphylaxis management in a care setting
Introduction:
Welcome to the Halo Staffing micro course on anaphylaxis.
We will begin this course with an explanation of what anaphylaxis is.
We will then inform you about 5 possible causes of anaphylaxis.
At this point we will also inform you about the science behind a severe allergic reaction.
The next section will be about identifying the symptoms of mild to moderate allergic reaction.
Having done we will inform you about a severe allergic reaction.
The next section will be about supporting the individual who is experiencing a severe allergic reaction.
Finally, we will inform you about safe and effective management of anaphylaxis in a care setting.is in a care setting.
