When suspected anaphylaxis on an NHS 111 call, what is the appropriate approach?

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When suspected anaphylaxis on an NHS 111 call, what is the appropriate approach?

Suspected anaphylaxis is a medical emergency where breathing and circulation can deteriorate rapidly, so the response must be immediate. The best approach is to treat it as life-threatening and escalate right away by instructing the caller to call 999 for an ambulance. If the caller is trained and has access to an epinephrine auto-injector, you would guide them on using it as soon as possible, since timely epinephrine can reverse the severe symptoms and stabilise the patient while help arrives. Delays to drink fluids, schedule a GP appointment, or ending the call without action can allow the reaction to worsen, so those options are not appropriate in this situation.

Suspected anaphylaxis is a medical emergency where breathing and circulation can deteriorate rapidly, so the response must be immediate. The best approach is to treat it as life-threatening and escalate right away by instructing the caller to call 999 for an ambulance. If the caller is trained and has access to an epinephrine auto-injector, you would guide them on using it as soon as possible, since timely epinephrine can reverse the severe symptoms and stabilise the patient while help arrives. Delays to drink fluids, schedule a GP appointment, or ending the call without action can allow the reaction to worsen, so those options are not appropriate in this situation.

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