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Initial Exposure
1st time exposed to an antigen
Sensitization
during initial exposure, wh/ may last several days, body is sensitied to an antigen
Anaphylaxis
an exagerated response to an antigen. it must be systemic & impact the airway
Allergic Reaction
the response of the body to an antigen
SRS-A
slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis
potent bronchoconstrictor & inflammatory agent released by mast cells; an important mediator of allergic bronchial asthma
ECF
eosinphil chemotactic factor
substrate released from mast cells & basophils during anaphylaxis which attracts eosinophils. a tetrapeptide mediator of immediate hypersensitivity.
Immunity
when the body does not respond to common antigens with an alergic response
What is the primary cause of death from anaphylaxis due to? (what system failure)
laryngeal edema & acute bronshospasm w/ respiratory failure (account for > 70%)
What is the secondary cause of death from anaphylaxis from? (what system failure)
circulatory collapse (accounts for 25%)
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thom.mccusker@gmail.com
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Anaphylaxis MEDIC12
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Anaphylaxis MEDIC12
Updated
3/12/2012, 8:40:30 PM
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