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• Occurs when the immune system overreacts to an ALLERGEN.

Allergic Reactions

• Common Allergens:

• Pollen; dust

• Various foods 

• Insect stings 

• Chemicals 

• Medications

• Latex

• consequence other than the one for which the medication was intended

Adverse Effect

• frequently has an ___ on another organ

Adverse Effect

• Immediate reaction due to pollen, food, insect stings, or animal dander

• Not life-threatening

Type I

• Body rejects donor organ 

• Organ transplant

Type II

• Cascade of reactions in the body that destroys tissues

• Glomerulonephritis and systemic lupus erythematosus

Type III

• Delayed reaction mediated by immune-specific T cells

• Contact dermatitis from poison ivy

Type IV

What type of allergic reaction involves the whole body and prompt medical attention is required?

Anaphylaxis

If the allergic reaction is mild, what medicine should the physical therapist give the patient?

Oral Antihistamine

If the allergic reaction is moderate, what medicine should the physical therapist give the patient?

• Infused Antihistamine

Subsequent exposure to the same allergen builds up ______

antibodies

I will force the patient to drink medicine because they are having an allergic reaction even if they are having difficulty in breathing. (Is this right or wrong)

wrong!

I positioned the patient to prevent shock while they are having mild to moderate reaction (is this right or wrong)

wrong; severe reaction

I positioned the patient to prevent shock while they are having severe allergic reaction (is this right or wrong)

right!

What are the objectives of laceration?

• Prevent contamination of the wound

• Control bleeding

What are the signs and symptoms of shock?

• Pale, moist, cool skin

• Shallow and irregular breathing

• Dilated pupils

• Weak, rapid pulse

• Diaphoresis

• Dizziness/Nausea

• Syncope

What are the initial treatments of shock?

• Determine the cause

• Monitor the pt’s BP

• Place pt in SUPINE C HEAD LOWER THAN EXTERMITIES.

  • If c head & chest injuries:

    • Supine c body flat or

    • Head slightly elevated

• Cool compress on forehead; Light blanked to prevent heat loss

• Have pt remain quiet and avoid exertion

• After symptoms are relieved→ gradual upright position

Allergic Reactions occur when the immune system overreacts to an _____.

ALLERGEN

Allergic Reactions do not typically occur at _______

1st exposure