This 40-page Management of Anaphylaxis manual is a high-quality, fully illustrated guide that provides clear and practical instruction on how to recognise and manage an anaphylactic reaction.
Written to support both learners and qualified first aiders, it covers essential topics including the causes and triggers of anaphylaxis, life-threatening signs and symptoms, early recognition, initial assessment, CPR, positioning the casualty, the use of auto-injectors, and handover to the emergency medical services.
The manual also includes detailed guidance on resuscitation and the use of auto-injectors, alongside practical advice for dealing with anaphylactic emergencies quickly, safely, and effectively.
Compliant with the Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines 2025, this e-book is the ideal companion to the 6-hour Immediate Management of Anaphylaxis course and a valuable pre-course or post-course reference for those responsible for managing anaphylaxis emergencies.
Content
- Contents
- Learning outcomes
- What is anaphylaxis?
- Definition of anaphylaxis
- The legal position on the use of adrenaline
- Prophylaxis
- Idiopathic anaphylaxis
- Triggers
- Possible causes of anaphylaxis
- Common food causes
- Pharmaceutical products
- Anaphylaxis statistics
- Life-threatening conditions
- Onset
- Airway
- Breathing
- Circulation
- Skin
- Effects on the body
- Early recognition
- Contacting the emergency services
- The chain of survival
- Possible recognition
- Treatment for anaphylaxis
- Treatment for a severe reaction
- Key features of Auto-Injectors
- EpiPen
- Jext
- Emerade
- Anapen
- Conducting a scene survey
- Responsibilities
- Casualty communication
- Initial assessment
- SAMPLE
- Dangers and response check
- Opening the airway and breathing check
- ABCDE approach
- Positioning of the casualty
- Various recovery positions
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Principles of resuscitation
- Chest compressions
- Rescue breaths
- Ventilation aids
- Adult BLS algorithm
- Using an auto-injector
- Hazards
- Preparing the medication
- Handover
- Handing over the casualty to the EMS
- Biphasic anaphylactic reaction
Digital Update Notice:
Any previously issued digital (e-book) versions of this manual have been automatically updated to the latest edition compliant with the Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines 2025, so your learners will always have access to the most current guidance.
The addendum clearly explains the guideline changes and includes a short summary video, along with additional videos demonstrating the updated protocols.
What is an E-book?
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There are many advantages to E-Books over a printed manual for both the Trainer and the Learner.
One of the biggest advantages is that the Learner can begin reading in a matter of minutes instead of waiting for a book to be delivered. They can also use the handy built-in search function to find any reference within the book.
For the Trainer, we have added the ability to track whether your learners have accessed their E-Book and how long they have spent reading their book.
Why Provide an E-book Instead of a Traditional Manual?
- No delivery time or cost - Your learner can start reading from the moment you send them access to the book.
- Track your learners reading time - You will know if your learner has started reading their e-book and for how long.
- Integrated text searching - Find a reference in any of the books with the inbuilt search facility.
- Always updated - You or your learner will always have access to the latest editions as and when they are updated.
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