With anaphylactic shock can face any modern man. This is someone as lucky. After all, anaphylactic shock or anaphylaxis called immediate allergic reaction, the state of hypersensitivity, sharply growing with repeated administration of allergen. Thus since the direct contact with the latter (food or drug allergen, venom) may pass from 5 hours to a few seconds.
Causes of anaphylaxis
Several of them. Anaphylactic shock can be caused by:
- the venom of stinging / biting insects;
- Food;
- medicines.
symptoms
The most striking features of the state of anaphylactic shock are:
- a sudden sharp pain;
- swelling and redness;
- a strong generalized pruritus (ie, quickly spreads all over the body);
- a sharp drop in AD;
- nausea, diarrhea;
- broncho-and laryngospasm (throat and larynx).
Next appear shortness of breath, cyanosis of the lips and the visible mucous membranes, the tips of the fingers on the hands and feet, pale skin.
In general, anaphylactic shock develops very quickly and then often leads to death. And the last is most likely if the person and his family, as well as those who happened to be there, did not know know that may be something of an allergic reaction and how to behave in a similar case.
The algorithm first aid
If you know what to do in a situation of anaphylactic shock, can save lives. That is why it is worth remembering the algorithm required actions in case of anaphylaxis:
1. Call an ambulance immediately (or summon medical personnel if it happened within the walls of medical institutions).
2. To stop contact with the allergen (if possible, of course). For example, if the shock occurred during administration of the drug, it is necessary to immediately stop the injection / IV.
3. Attach something cold to the affected area, if it is a venomous bite (this will reduce the speed and area of distribution of the poison).
4. Provide the victim a certain position of the body when the legs above the body (to put something under the lower limbs).
5. Turn victim's head to the side so that he drowned during vomiting (and it may start suddenly).
Important:All you need to do very quickly. During assistance in anaphylactic shock is very important is the speed and accuracy of action.
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