Anaphylaxis is a severe, life threatening event. People having an anaphylactic reaction often have changes to their airway, breathing and/or circulation so it is vital that these signs are recognised and treated quickly. The number of anaphylaxis cases in the UK is rising (Resuscitation Council UK, 2008) and it is therefore important that all health and care staff have an understanding of the causes, signs and treatment.
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This resource enables a basic understanding of anaphylaxis; including the causes, signs and initial treatments which should be given. It has been developed for people who do not necessarily work in health or care.
This resource is for any health or care professional who administers parenteral medications. It would also be useful for those working in areas where someone might present with anaphylaxis.
In order to access the Anaphylaxis programme, you will need an elfh account. If you do not have one, then you can register by selecting the Register button below.
To view the Anaphylaxis programme, select the View button below. If you already have an account with elfh, you will also be able to login and enrol on the programme from the View button.
If you are not an NHS health or care organisation and therefore do not qualify for free access elfh Hub, you may be able to access the service by creating an OpenAthens account.
To check whether or not you qualify for free access via OpenAthens, you can view the eligibility criteria and register on the ‘OpenAthens’ portal.
If you are a HR, IT or Practice Manager and would like to register and enrol large numbers of staff within your organisation for access onto the Anaphylaxis programme, please contact elfh directly.
For HR departments wanting to know more about gaining access to courses using an existing Learning Management System please contact elfh directly to express interest.
Please select the following link for more information on how to use the elfh Hub.