Anaphylaxis
Recognition and emergency care principles for suspected anaphylaxis in adults and children.
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- Q1 Which general ABC and skin pattern suggests anaphylaxis?
- Hint: Combine speed of onset with ABC problems.
- A Sudden, rapidly progressing life-threatening ABC compromise, usually with skin or mucosal changes.
- Q2 Can anaphylaxis occur without obvious skin or mucosal changes?
- Hint: Visible allergy signs support the diagnosis but are not mandatory.
- A Yes; skin or mucosal changes are subtle or absent in up to 20%.
- Q3 Which upper-airway findings may occur in anaphylaxis?
- Hint: Listen to the voice and inspiratory sounds as well as inspecting the mouth.
- A Tongue or throat swelling, dysphagia, hoarseness and stridor indicate upper-airway involvement.
- Q4 Which circulation findings may occur in anaphylaxis?
- Hint: Think beyond the skin to organ perfusion.
- A Hypotension, tachycardia, pallor, clamminess, dizziness or reduced consciousness indicate circulatory compromise.
- Q5 What is first-line for anaphylaxis with ABC compromise?
- Hint: Choose the treatment that rapidly addresses airway oedema, bronchospasm and shock.
- A Intramuscular adrenaline is first-line for anaphylaxis with airway, breathing or circulation compromise.
About this deck
Anaphylaxis is a 12-card flashcard deck covering clinical for paramedic clinical revision. Recognition and emergency care principles for suspected anaphylaxis in adults and children.
This deck is part of the official SnapMedic flashcard library, written and maintained by working UK paramedics for student paramedics, newly qualified paramedics (NQPs), and experienced clinicians. All cards work offline once downloaded and use spaced repetition to move information into long-term memory.
Last updated 13 August 2026.
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