Author/Editor     Gričar, M
Title     Oživljanje pri anafilaktičnem šoku
Translated title     Resuscitation in anaphylactic shock
Type     članek
Source     In: Bručan A, Gričar M, editors. Urgentna medicina: izbrana poglavja 2. Zbornik 3. mednarodni simpozij o urgentni medicini; 1996 jun 26-29; Portorož. Ljubljana: Slovensko združenje za urgentno medicino,
Publication year     1996
Volume     str. 139-46
Language     slo
Abstract     Etiology, mechanisms, clinical picture and diagnostic options of anaphylactic reaction and anaphylactic shock are briefly reviewed. New concepts of treatment of this severe and life treatening condition are discussed in more detail. Importance of epinephrine as the most important part of therapy is emphasized. Continuous attention has to be payed to patent airway, sufficient oxigenation, heart function support, and volume replenishment. Dilemas regarding dosing and application routes of epinephrine are discussed.
Descriptors     ANAPHYLAXIS
EPINEPHRINE