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Anaphylaxis can be fatal if left untreated; consequently, first aid treatment is necessary. Find out how to diagnose an anaphylactic reaction and what to do if you or someone else is suffering from anaphylaxis - free video series.
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Watch a dramatization of an anaphylactic reaction and find out what to do in case of a severe allergic reaction in this free video.
Watch a first aid dramatization of how a paramedic assesses an allergic reaction in this free training video.
Any allergen can cause an allergic reaction. Find out the four ways you can be exposed to an allergen in this free video.
Anaphylactic allergic reactions can be fatal. Find out what causes anaphylaxis and what the symptoms are in this free video.
There are common causes of anaphylaxis that you should be aware of. Find out what some common causes are in this free video.
There are uncommon causes of anaphylaxis that you should be aware of. Find out what some uncommon causes of anaphylaxis in this free video.
Symptoms of anaphylaxis include hives, high heart rate, and shortness of breath. Find out more about the symptoms of anaphylaxis in this free video.
Swollen airways caused by anaphylaxis can fatally choke someone in anaphylactic shock. Though you cannot see it it is important to check for this symptom. Find out how in this free video.
Allergic reactions can be fatal. Find out when to seek medical care for an allergic reaction in this free video.
If you have an allergic reaction and cannot get to medical care there are home first aid techniques you can use. Find out how to treat allergic reaction in this free video.
Paramedics use first aid equipment for treating allergic reactions. Find out what this equipment is and how it works in this free video.
Paramedics save lives everyday, including sufferers of severe allergic reactions. Find out how paramedics treat anaphylaxis in this free video.
Anaphylaxis can be deadly. Find out what drugs paramedics administer to patients suffering from anaphylaxis in this free video.
The Epinephrine pen or epi pen can be used for people suffering from anaphylaxis. Find out how to use an epi pen in this free video.
Allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, can be prevented. Find out how to prevent severe allergic reactions in this free video.
Allergic reactions are caused by skin contact, injection, inhalation, or ingestion of an allergen. An allergen can be almost anything and reactions can very from mild to severe and fatal reactions. Anaphylaxis and anaphylactic shock are the most severe allergic reactions and can cause death if left untreated. Diagnosing an anaphylactic reaction and responding appropriately could save someone's life.
In this free video series, learn all about anaphylactic allergic reactions from paramedic and firefighter Josh Wells. Josh will teach you basic essentials for diagnosing and avoiding anaphylaxis. You will also learn what are some common and uncommon causes of anaphylaxis. Find out some home first aid treatments (such as using an epi pen) for anaphylaxis should medical care be unaccessible. Additionally Josh will tell you how paramedics treat anaphylaxis and what equipment they use. Understanding the cause and treatment of anaphylaxis can help you avoid an anaphylactic reaction and help you care for someone suffering from anaphylaxis.
Josh Wells Josh Wells is a firefighter and paramedic in Sedona, Az. He has been at Sedona for 3 years. Prior to that he was a firefighter in Colorado. He first became an EMT after 6 mos of education and training then went on to extensive training to be a paramedic.dkdk
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