2. Academic Validation
  3. Adrenaline in the treatment of anaphylaxis: what is the evidence?

Adrenaline in the treatment of anaphylaxis: what is the evidence?

  • BMJ. 2003 Dec 6;327(7427):1332-5. doi: 10.1136/bmj.327.7427.1332.
Andrew P C McLean-Tooke 1,  Claire A Bethune,  Ann C Fay,  Gavin P Spickett
Affiliations

Affiliation

  • 1 Regional Department of Immunology and Allergy, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4LP. [email protected]
PMID: 14656845 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.327.7427.1332
Abstract

Adrenaline (epinephrine) is the recommended first line treatment for patients with anaphylaxis. This review discusses the safety and efficacy of adrenaline in the treatment of anaphylaxis in the LIGHT of currently available evidence. A pragmatic approach to use of adrenaline auto-injectors is suggested.

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