Anaphylaxis Response for OFA Level 2 Attendants
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction. In BC workplaces, the most common triggers are food, insect stings, latex and medications.
Signs
- Rapid-onset hives or rash
- Swelling of lips, tongue, throat
- Wheezing or stridor
- Drop in blood pressure, collapse
- Sense of impending doom
Response
- Help the patient administer their epinephrine auto-injector
- Lay the patient flat, raise legs if tolerated
- Oxygen
- Call EMS
- Be ready for CPR
See oxygen therapy and CPR basics.
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About this site: IntermediateFirstAidTraining.ca is operated by Mainland Safety Training, a WorkSafeBC and Canadian Red Cross authorized provider. Our OFA Level 2 Intermediate First Aid course is delivered across Surrey, Vancouver, Burnaby, Langley, Richmond, Delta, Coquitlam, Abbotsford, Kelowna and Victoria.