Allergic Reactions

AAAAI: Life-saving Medication for Patients with Anaphylaxis
Instructions on the use of an EpiPen.
http://www.aaaai.org/patients/advocate/2002/summer/medication.stm

Allergic Reaction: Severe
Presents definition of anaphylactic shock, causes, prevention, and treatment.
http://www.ahealthyme.com/topic/topic13675

Anaphylaxis - Life-threatening allergy
Explains history, causes, symptoms, pathophysiology, and use of adrenaline/epinephrine injectors.
http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~aair/anaphylaxis.htm

Anaphylaxis in Schools and Child Care Settings
Discusses prevalence, precautions, avoidance strategies, common symptoms, and treatment. [Allergy Asthma Information Society of Ontario]
http://www.oma.org/phealth/allergy.htm

BBC Health: First Aid Action: Caring for Adults with Anaphylaxis
Interactive quiz covers causes and how to help, including when the person is unconscious.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/first_aid_action/hs_adult/hs_anaph.shtml

BBC Health: First Aid Action: Caring for Children with Anaphylaxis
Interactive home skills first aid course.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/first_aid_action/hs_child/hs_anaph.shtml

Bee Stings and "Allergic" Reactions
A technical article by Malcolm T. Sanford, professor, Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/scripts/htmlgen.exe?DOCUMENT_AA159

Children's Eliminates Powdered Gloves From Operating and Recovery Rooms
Information on latex allergic responses which can range from mild skin irritation to life-threatening anaphylactic shock. From the Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio.
http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/about/news/release/1999/1-latex-glove.htm

eMedicine Online Text: Allergic Reaction
Presents pathophysiology, prevalence, morbidity, presentation and physical findings, common causes, prehospital and emergency department care, medications, and follow-up care.
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic25.htm

Medfacts: Anaphylaxis
Reviews symptoms, triggers, treatment, and prevention. [National Jewish Medical and Research Center]
http://www.NationalJewish.org/medfacts/anaphalaxis.html