L3 Award in Management of Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a life threatening condition caused by a serious allergic reaction which usually occurs within few seconds or minutes of exposure to allergic substances. This involves hives, swelling and sudden drop in the blood pressure and sometimes anaphylactic shock.
This level 3 award in the Intermediate management of Anaphylaxis has been developed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to help someone who is experiencing signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis.
Syllabus
The course is made up of practical and theoretical sessions delivered by your Instructor who will provide a detailed course programme.
At the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Describe anaphylaxis
- Identify triggers for anaphylaxis
Describe life threatening problems associated with the:
- Airway
- Breathing
- Circulation
- Disability (Neurological status)
- Exposure (Skin and mucosal changes)
- Explain the need for an early call for help
Explain the treatment for anaphylaxis:
- Non re-breather mask
- Removal of trigger
- Auto-injector
- Identify key features of adrenaline-auto injectors
- Conduct an initial assessment using the ABCDE approach
- Demonstrate a recovery position
- Demonstrate resuscitation for adult and/or child
- Recognise the need to use an auto-injector
- Prepare medication for administration during anaphylaxis treatment
- Demonstrate the safe use of an adrenaline auto-injector using a training device
- Safely dispose of sharps according to agreed ways of working
- Handover the casualty to a medical professional