Allergic kids aren't getting enough epinephrine

EpiPens and other epinephrine delivery devices can have a large impact on anaphylaxis in children if they are used quickly, but many adults-including health professionals-have difficulty recognizing the symptoms and administering the drug. While the study did not make any claims about the cause of e...

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Published in:Drug Topics 2017-08, Vol.161 (8), p.23
Main Author: Hamm, Nicholas
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Anaphylaxis
Children
Drug therapy
Epinephrine
Forecasts and trends
Health aspects
Peanuts
Surveys
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Summary:EpiPens and other epinephrine delivery devices can have a large impact on anaphylaxis in children if they are used quickly, but many adults-including health professionals-have difficulty recognizing the symptoms and administering the drug. While the study did not make any claims about the cause of epinephrine's underuse, the authors noted that the answer "may relate to social disparities, access to specialty care, or multiple physician-related factors that have influence on how subsequent reactions are managed" HQ Nicholas Hamm is Associate Editor of Drug Topics kk Receiving epinephrine before arriving at the hospital significantly decreased the chances of needing additional epinephrine at the hospital."
ISSN:0012-6616
1937-8157