Audit of Anaphylaxis Management in Children Emergency Departments in the North West
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS
257 children
Atopic diseases
Age
Treatment
Audit of Anaphylaxis Management in Children EmergeNcy Departments in the North West.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS
- 257 children: 37% Manchester (central and south), 29% Liverpool, 16% Macclesfield, 13% Bolton, 5% North Wales
- Age: 20% infants <1 year old, 44% 1-5 years old, 36% 6-18 years old
- Gender: 62% male
- 40% previous allergic reactions, 6% previous anaphylaxis
- Atopic diseases: 23% eczema, 13% asthma, 4% allergic rhinitis
- Common triggers: 38% peanut or tree nuts, 31% milk or egg
- 11% Anaphylaxis
- Treatment: 70% antihistamine, 11% IM adrenaline
- Management: 48% allergy management plan, 69% antihistamines prescribed, 69% avoidance advice, 40% referral to specialist
Project leads: Dr Vibha Sharma & Dr Helen Purves