Awareness Of Anaphylaxis

1½ hr session

Would you know how to save someone's life if they were to go into anaphylactic shock?

Learn how to do so from the comfort of your own home or workplace

What is anaphylaxis

The causes of anaphylaxis

The immune system

How to recognise someone in anaphylactic shock

How to treat someone in anaphylactic shock

Allergy is the most common chronic disease in Europe

The UK has some of the highest prevalence rates of allergic conditions in the world, with over 20% of the population affected by one or more allergic disorder

A staggering 44% of British adults now suffer from at least one allergy and the number of sufferers is on the rise

Up to 20% of patients with allergies struggle daily with the fear of a possible asthma attack, anaphylactic shock, or even death from an allergic reaction

Almost a third of allergy sufferers have had to chance their lifestyles to reduce their allergic reactions

In 2014, 19.2% of emergency admissions were for anaphylactic reactions and 19.2% were for ‘Other’ allergic reactions

With the knowledge you'll pick up from this course, you could potentially save someone's life!