Indication for adrenalin autoinjector after anaphylaxis
Malling, H.-J.ør.; Hansen, K.S.; Mosbech, H.
Ugeskrift for Laeger 174(25): 1741-1743
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 1603-6824 PMID: 22713223 Document Number: 660378
Anaphylaxis is a potentially fatal hypersensitivity reaction, which should be treated with adrenaline. Patients at risk of recurrent anaphylaxis after the initial episode should be prescribed an adrenalin autoinjector. The patients include persons, who are allergic to insect venom, before they reach the maintenance dose of allergen-specific immunotherapy, persons with food allergy who are at risk of accidental intakes, persons with anaphylaxis induced by low-intensity physical activity, and idiopathic anaphylaxis. The recommended dose of adrenaline is 0.15 mg for children up to 20 kg and 0.30 mg for larger children and adults.