What action should be taken in the case of anaphylaxis?

1- LAY THE PERSON FLAT – do NOT allow them to stand or walk
• If unconscious or pregnant, place in recovery position- on left side if pregnant
• If breathing is difficult allow them to sit with legs outstretched
• Hold young children flat, not upright
2 GIVE ADRENALINE INJECTOR
3 Phone ambulance – 000 (AU) or 111 (NZ)
4 Phone family/emergency contact
5 Further adrenaline may be given if no response after 5 minutes
6 Transfer person to hospital for at least 4 hours of observation
IF IN DOUBT GIVE ADRENALINE INJECTOR
Commence CPR at any time if person is unresponsive and not breathing normally

ALWAYS GIVE ADRENALINE INJECTOR FIRST, and then asthma
reliever puffer if someone with known asthma and allergy to food, insects or
medication has SUDDEN BREATHING DIFFICULTY (including wheeze, persistent
cough or hoarse voice) even if there are no skin symptoms

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