With the incidence of anaphylaxis increasing, this book, the only one on the subject, is an essential guide. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening emergency any healthcare practitioner could encounter. This book is a small, yet comprehensive, practical guide to the management of it. The author aims to equip all healthcare workers with the essential information they need to be able to respond quickly and appropriately in the event of an anaphylactic reaction, which can be life-threatening if not diagnosed and treated effectively.
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Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
All health care practitioners, in particular District nurses, health visitors, practice nurses.
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Maße
Höhe: 216 mm
Breite: 138 mm
Dicke: 8 mm
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ISBN-13
978-0-7506-8788-1 (9780750687881)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
1. Introduction 2. Pathogenesis 3. Causes of anaphylaxis 4. Clinical features of anaphylaxis 5. Acute management of anaphylaxis in hospital 6. Acute management of anaphylaxis in the community 7. Follow-up and long-term management 8. Paediatric aspects 9. Anaphylaxis case studies 10. Records and record keeping 11. Legal aspects
