Approach and registry of anaphylaxis in Portugal [Abordagem e registo da anafilaxia em Portugal]

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2015

Autores

Mota, I (Autor) Outra; Pereira, AM (Autor) Outra; Pereira, C (Autor) Outra; Tomaz, E (Autor) Outra; Ferreira, MB (Autor) Outra; Sabino, F (Autor) Outra; Coelho, A (Autor) Outra; Santos, A (Autor) Outra; Martins, H (Autor) Outra; Morais Almeida, M (Autor) Outra

Revista

Título: Acta Médica Portuguesa

Vol. 28 Nº 5

Páginas: 786-796

ISSN: 0870-399X

Editora: Ordem dos Medicos

Indexação

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ID Authenticus: P-00K-2P4

Abstract (EN): Anaphylaxis has a growing incidence, especially in children. It represents a medical emergency and its successful therapy depends on early and proper intervention. Intramuscular epinephrine, with dose adjustment according to weight and age, is the drug of choice for anaphylaxis treatment. After resolution of the acute reaction, the patient should be kept under clinical surveillance for 6 to 24 hours, due to possible biphasic reactions. Prescription of an epinephrine auto-injectable device should be considered in all patients with diagnosed or suspected anaphylaxis; additionally these patients should always be referred to an Immunoallergy consultation, to perform adequate investigation and management in order to reduce future risk. All anaphylaxis episodes must be recorded in The Portuguese Catalogue of Allergies and other Adverse Reactions (Catálogo Português de Alergias e outras Reações Adversas, CPARA), which represents a fundamental tool to share clinical information within the Health System. The present manuscript intends to disclose the most recent Portuguese guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of anaphylaxis, making its clinical approach more effective and homogeneous, and to promote the use of The Portuguese Catalogue of Allergies and other Adverse Reactions as an essential tool to register and share information on anaphylaxis in Portugal. © Ordem dos Médicos 2015.

Idioma: Português

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica