Anaphylactic Shock Case Study
Hi, Tammy. Thank you for such an outstanding post this week. Have you ever cared for a child with the diagnosis of anaphylactic shock? My nephew has multiple food allergies including peanuts and cheese. Approximately one year ago his babysitter gave him a piece of regular cheese that was in the refrigerator instead of the special cheese that he was permitted to eat that was milk free. Consequently, he broke out in hives head to toe and began wheezing. There was an Epi-pen in the house. However, she forgot to use it. The ambulance came and administered the Epi-pen with minimal results. The dose was then repeated multiple times while he was transported to the hospital. Thankfully, after additional treatment at the hospital he survived. Due to