With the availability of a second Adrenaline Autoinjector, Anapen on the market, GPs need to know the why, when, and how to use this
There are some groups of patients at higher risk of needing a second dose of 300mcg Adrenaline and few of these higher risk patients actually carry both their Epipen devices with them
Remember to update the patients Anaphylaxis Action plan when renewing prescriptions for the device
Refer patients to an allergy specialist for all new cases of anaphylaxis, angioedema, when the diagnosis or allergen is in doubt or when a patient says they have not had an episode for a long time but gives a very compelling clinical history of anaphylaxis.


Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 29 mins

Guest: Dr William Smith, Consultant Physician, Clinical Immunology and Allergy


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<li>With the availability of a second Adrenaline Autoinjector, Anapen on the market, GPs need to know the why, when, and how to use this</li>
<li>There are some groups of patients at higher risk of needing a second dose of 300mcg Adrenaline and few of these higher risk patients actually carry both their Epipen devices with them</li>
<li>Remember to update the patients Anaphylaxis Action plan when renewing prescriptions for the device</li>
<li>Refer patients to an allergy specialist for all new cases of anaphylaxis, angioedema, when the diagnosis or allergen is in doubt or when a patient says they have not had an episode for a long time but gives a very compelling clinical history of anaphylaxis.</li>
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 Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 29 mins
Guest: Dr William Smith, Consultant Physician, Clinical Immunology and Allergy
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