Anaphylaxis ManagementBriefing

For Victorian Schools

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Causes and symptoms of anaphylaxisAnaphylaxis is a severe, rapidly progressing allergic reaction that is potentially life threatening.

It is caused when a person who is 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 anaphylaxis management DVD (available on FUSE)

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

Anaphylaxis Guidelines – published by, Department of Education & Training 2005

Anaphylaxis Advisory Support Line:

1300725911 or 93454235

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

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

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