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MODULE 9
First Aid at Work : UNIT 1
01.04.2018
TREATMENT FOR A SEVERE REACTION
• Call for an ambulance immediately
Adrenaline is the gold standard in the treatment of anaphylaxis, and its administration
should not be delayed.
• If your casualty is having difficulty breathing, help them to sit up
In a First Aid situation, adrenalin will normally be delivered by an auto-injector.
• If they have low blood pressure, get them to lie flat and raise their legs If available, an injection of adrenaline should be given as soon as possible.
• If they are unresponsive, check that their airway is open and clear,
If after 5 -15 minutes the casualty still feels unwell, a second injection should be given.
and check that they are breathing normally
This should be given in the opposite thigh.
A second dose may also be required if the symptoms reoccur.
• Place them in the recovery position
When treating a potential anaphylaxis casualty, it should be noted that there are NO
contraindications for the use of adrenaline.
• Be prepared to resuscitate them
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