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Understanding Ige-Mediated Food Allergies, Melissa M. Malinky
Understanding Ige-Mediated Food Allergies, Melissa M. Malinky
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Working as a nurse in a pediatric Allergy/Immunology clinic one would observe that the prevalence and resulting awareness of IgE-mediated food allergies in children has increased over the past decade. Many schools and camps are now going “nut free” and requiring Food Allergy Action Plans from a diagnosing physician. A study by Gupta et al. (2011) estimated 8% of children in the United States have a food allergy. Primary care providers (PCPs) are at the forefront of recognition, diagnosis, treatment and patient education of IgE-mediated food allergies. PCPs can benefit greatly from further education of the current evidence based diagnostic …
Anaphylaxis: Signs, Symptoms, And Pathophysiology, Brian A. Snyder
Anaphylaxis: Signs, Symptoms, And Pathophysiology, Brian A. Snyder
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Anaphylaxis is an emergent, life-threatening condition and quick provider response is imperative. When a patient has this acute and severe Immunoglobulin E hypersensitivity immune response, the health care provider must be ready to immediately act using an expert level of awareness. This project serves as an overview of this important topic and should cultivate a spirit of inquiry into institutional policies for management, as well as to inspire further research.