Effects Of Anaphylactic Shock
Anaphylactic reaction; Anaphylactic shock; Shock - anaphylactic
Treatment
Anaphylaxis is an emergency condition requiring immediate professional medical attention. Call 911 immediately.
Check the person's airway, breathing, and circulation (the ABC's of Basic Life Support). A warning sign of dangerous throat swelling is a very hoarse or whispered voice, or coarse sounds when the person is breathing in air. If necessary, begin rescue breathing and
- Call 911.
- Calm and reassure the...
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