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The Timely Administration of Epinephrine and Related Factors in Children with Anaphylaxis

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JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
Volume 11, Issue 19, Pages -

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MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/jcm11195494

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anaphylaxis; epinephrine; children; emergency department

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This study investigated the factors influencing the timely use of epinephrine in pediatric anaphylaxis cases. The results showed that wheezing symptoms, history of asthma, age, food triggers, and food allergen sensitivity were significant factors affecting the rapid administration of epinephrine.
Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that requires immediate recognition and intervention. This study investigated the factors related to the timely administration of epinephrine in cases of pediatric anaphylaxis. We performed a retrospective chart review of 107 patients who visited a pediatric emergency center with anaphylaxis between 2015 and 2017. In total, 76 patients received epinephrine injections. We analyzed factors including allergy history, anaphylaxis signs and symptoms, allergen sensitization, anaphylaxis triggers, and time of epinephrine injection. Anaphylactic patients who received epinephrine took a median of 50 min to arrive at the hospital, and patients who did not receive epinephrine took a median of 94 min. Epinephrine administration was significantly delayed by more than 60 min from symptom onset in patients <2 years old. Patients presenting with wheezing symptoms or history of bronchial asthma were significantly more likely to receive epinephrine within 60 min of symptoms onset, while patients with food allergen sensitization were significantly more likely to receive epinephrine within 30 min of hospital arrival. Wheezing, history of asthma, age (>= 2 years old), food triggers, and food allergen sensitivity were significant factors for the rapid administration of epinephrine. An immediate diagnosis of anaphylaxis and a rapid administration of epinephrine are essential.

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