Anaphylaxis

Critical

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Call 112. Use EpiPen in thigh. Lay flat, legs up. Second dose in 5 minutes if still bad.

Step 1: Call 112 or 108 immediately — say "anaphylaxis" or "severe allergic reaction"
Step 2: Use an epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen) if available — inject into outer thigh
Step 3: Lay the person flat and raise their legs unless they are vomiting or struggling to breathe sitting up
Step 4: Give a second epinephrine dose after 5 minutes if symptoms continue and help has not arrived
Step 5: Be ready to start CPR if they stop breathing or become unresponsive

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT rely on antihistamines (like cetirizine) alone — they cannot stop anaphylaxis.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT make them stand or walk — this can worsen shock.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT give food, drink, or anything by mouth.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT wait to see if it gets better before calling for help.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 or 108. Say: "Suspected anaphylaxis — severe allergic reaction. Person having trouble breathing."
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Tell them what triggered it, whether epinephrine was given, and the exact location.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stay on speaker. Ask if a second epinephrine dose is needed before ambulance arrives.

Any suspected anaphylaxis needs emergency care immediately — even if epinephrine seems to help.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Anaphylaxis always needs emergency hospital care — even if symptoms improve after epinephrine.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Symptoms can return (biphasic reaction) hours later. They must stay under medical observation.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.