Use of epinephrine in anaphylaxis: a retrospective cohort study at a Swiss university emergency department
AIMS OF THE STUDY: Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency and requires prompt treatment to prevent life-threatening conditions. Epinephrine, considered as the first-line drug, is often not administered. We aimed first to analyse the use of epinephrine in patients with anaphylaxis in the emergency depar...
Main Authors: | Simone Ehrhard, Dominic Gautschi, Vicky Eyb, Stefan K. Schauber, Meret E. Ricklin, Jolanta Klukowska-Rötzler, Aristomenis K. Exadaktylos, Arthur Helbling |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW)
2023-03-01
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Series: | Swiss Medical Weekly |
Online Access: | https://smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/3304 |
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