anaphylaxis management briefing 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
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