Anaphylaxis ManagementBriefing

For all Victorian Schools

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Causes and symptoms of anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis is caused when a person who is severely allergic to a substance, comes into contact with that substance

It involves a change to BREATHING &/ or CIRCULATIONSymptoms of anaphylaxis:

Noisy / difficult breathing

Swelling of tongue

Wheeze or persistent cough

Difficulty talking, hoarse voice

Difficulty swallowing, tightness in throat

Drop in blood pressure – drowsiness, collapse

Watch the video

EpiPen

New look EpiPen

Anapen

The school’s First Aid and Emergency Response procedures

All staff need to know the school’s First Aid policy

First aid procedures and the student’s emergency procedures plan must be followed in responding to an anaphylactic reaction

n Anaphylaxis Guidelines – published by Office of School Education, Dept of Education & Training 2005

n Anaphylaxis Advisory Support Line:

1300725911 or 93454235

n www.allergy.org.au - ASCIA Action Plans for Anaphylaxis can be downloaded from the ASCIA website

n www.rch.org.au/allergy - Department of Allergy & Immunology, Royal Children’s Hospital

n www.allergyfacts.org.au – Anaphylaxis Australia Inc website or phone line support 1300 728 000

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On-going support and training resources