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Emergency Dept Case Studies

Emergency Dept Case Studies. ?Allergic Reaction. C-med radio reports a 27 yo female with h/o allergy to nuts. After eating at a Chinese Restaurant she developed SOB. BLS noted + wheezes and hives. How would you prepare for this patient’s arrival?. Prepare for IV placement

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Emergency Dept Case Studies

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  1. Emergency Dept Case Studies ?Allergic Reaction C-med radio reports a 27 yo female with h/o allergy to nuts. After eating at a Chinese Restaurant she developed SOB. BLS noted + wheezes and hives. How would you prepare for this patient’s arrival? Prepare for IV placement Meds: benadryl IV, solumedrol IV, zantac IV, sq epi (0.3cc of 1:1,000) Inform ED attending of patient’s arrival

  2. Patient arrives c/o throat tightness, SOB. She is flushed. VS are 120/74.120.28. O2 sat on RA 94%. LS reveal + I/E wheezes. What is your top priority? Hi-flo O2 Call physician into room Prepare for nebulizer treatments Anticipate IV benadryl, IV steroids, IV zantac and possible SQ epi

  3. You have administered 50mg IV benadryl and 80mg IV solumedrol. Respiratory is finishing patient’s 2nd nebulizer treatment. Patient’s symptoms have improved, RR 18, O2 sat (during neb) 99%. SOB and wheezing resolved. What do you anticipate? Observe for approximately for usually 3-4 hours. Patient teaching for epi-pen, po benadryl and possible steroid course. Patient should receive prescription for epi-pen Discharge teaching- return for s/s of allergic reaction Remind to avoid nuts

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