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Bite/ Allergen
Something bites and you have a allergy reaction within in 5 minutes -
Signs and Symptoms
Hives, Flushing, Swelling of face, itchy, watery eyes, runny nose, rapid breathing. Physiologic effects:
Vasodilatation
Vascular permeability
Myocardial (heart) depression
Muscle contraction, breathing, and shortness of breaths. How to recognize symptoms of anaphylaxis:
Tightening of throat - Difficulty breathing
Shortness of breath – Chest tightness
Hives, swelling, itching
Cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Drop in blood pressure or loss of consciousness -
Exposure to allergies
Causes dilation of blood vessels increases heart rate, decreases blood pressure. -
Helping the victim
You can help the victim and inject him if you are trained for that