Question 1

Do children who receive adrenaline always need hospital assessment?

Accepted Answer

Current guidance is that any child treated for anaphylaxis with adrenaline should be observed in hospital because biphasic (rebound) reactions can occur; first aiders should therefore always call 999 and not assume that improvement means it is safe to stay on site.

Question 2

Do children who receive adrenaline always need hospital assessment?

Accepted Answer

Current guidance is that any child treated for anaphylaxis with adrenaline should be observed in hospital because biphasic (rebound) reactions can occur; first aiders should therefore always call 999 and not assume that improvement means it is safe to stay on site.

Question 3

Do children who receive adrenaline always need hospital assessment?

Accepted Answer

Current guidance is that any child treated for anaphylaxis with adrenaline should be observed in hospital because biphasic (rebound) reactions can occur; first aiders should therefore always call 999 and not assume that improvement means it is safe to stay on site.

Do children who receive adrenaline always need hospital assessment?

Do children who receive adrenaline always need hospital assessment?

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