Anaphylaxis

ADULT Anaphylaxis Follow-up

Patients who have had a first (or previously unworked up) severe allergic reaction (Anaphylaxis) should be referred to the 'Clinical Immunology' Pool on EPR for follow-up.

All Patients should:

  • Be given an adrenaline autoinjector and training on how/when to use it.
  • Have a Mast Cell tryptase level sent
  • Be aware that reactions can be biphasic / deteriorate after initially improving
  • Be discharged with written allergy advice leaflet and given information on how to manage further symptoms