Date Submitted:
Oct 25, 2007
Peer Review:
Requested
Anaphylaxis Evaluation Case v. 1
William Bond MD and Eric Bruno MD
william.bond@lvh.com
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
Topic:
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Anaphylaxis
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Target Audience:
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Case Description:
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This is a case of anaphylaxis designed for evaluation. The patient presents as a stable patient with cellulitis, then has anaphylaxis triggered by latex exposure.
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Simulator Details
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Age:
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25 |
Gender:
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Male |
Chief Complaint:
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Cellulitis around feeding tube |
Diagnosis:
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Final dx:
Anaphylactic Reaction Due to Latex Exposure
Cellulitis of Abdominal Wall |
Setting:
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Emergency Department |
Equipment:
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SimMan, but easily adapted to any platform. |
Actors:
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Roles: medic for handoff who could then play family (not critical), Nurse (needed), respiratory technician(optional), family member (needed) |
Timeline:
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Yes
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Usage Details:
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Evaluation Tool:
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Yes
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Case Designed For:
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Evaluation |
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Keywords:
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anaphylaxis
simulation |
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