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Anaphylaxis: Primary Assessment Video
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Video at a Glance
- This video discusses the primary assessment for anaphylaxis.
- The primary assessment for anaphylaxis requires a quick response and movement to treatment.
- Clinicians must ask 4 questions when diagnosing: What are the symptoms? Is there a history of prior reactions? Is there exposure to a known or likely allergen? Does the patient have an Epi-pen?
- After questioning, the clinician must quickly perform a physical exam, pulmonary assessment, circulation assessment, and skin assessment.
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