Treatment of Anaphylactic Reactions

Health care professionals administering biologic products or serum must be able to recognize and treat systemic anaphylaxis. Medications, equipment, and competent staff necessary to maintain the patency of the airway and to manage cardiovascular collapse must be available.^13,14 In the event of a severe reaction requiring interventions beyond the capacity of the initial treatment team, emergency medical services should be requested to initiate additional emergency care prior to and during transport to a site for higher level of care.

The emergency treatment of systemic anaphylactic reactions is based on the type of reaction. In all instances, epinephrine...