What to do if you have an allergic reaction to an IV drip

For some people with allergic constitutions, infusion allergy is a very common phenomenon. If infusion allergy occurs and is not treated in time, it may even cause symptoms of shock, posing a great threat to human health and even life safety. Therefore, when symptoms of anaphylactic shock occur during infusion, first aid must be performed in the correct manner. Below I will introduce you to the relevant knowledge.

1. Symptoms of infusion allergy

According to the requirements of the National Health and Family Planning Commission, all outpatient clinics in tertiary hospitals have stopped intravenous infusion, and patients can only receive intravenous infusion in the emergency room or be hospitalized. Some patients who need intravenous infusion go to other medical institutions for infusion because they are afraid of trouble.

There are great potential risks in giving intravenous drips in medical institutions that do not have the conditions for emergency rescue, and you should be careful to prevent anaphylactic shock during the infusion.

Anaphylactic shock is a type I hypersensitivity reaction that develops and develops rapidly, often without any warning signs. Its main pathological changes are systemic vasodilation, increased permeability, and smooth muscle spasm, leading to laryngeal edema, bronchospasm, and pulmonary edema. Common symptoms include chest tightness and shortness of breath, pale complexion, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, cold limbs, and fainting. Death is possible if rescue is not timely.

Anaphylactic shock is common in intravenous use of drugs, especially penicillin and cephalosporin antibiotics, and may occur even in those with negative skin tests or those who have had normal medication results before.

2. Rescue of anaphylactic shock

1. Immediately stop suspicious intravenous medication and change the intravenous strap. Be careful not to remove the intravenous needle.

2. Immediately inject epinephrine intramuscularly, 0.3-05ml of 1:1000 epinephrine (1ml per vial, equivalent to 1/3-1/2 vial), rather than intravenously, because intramuscular injection is absorbed the fastest.

3. Anti-allergic treatment: dexamethasone 10 mg intravenous injection.

4. Maintain blood pressure. Depending on the shock and individual condition, give rapid infusion and, if necessary, use dopamine to maintain blood pressure at least 90/60 mmHg.

3. What should I do if I have skin allergy after infusion?

1 Generally, some people will develop red patches or rashes on their skin after suffering from drug allergies. In this case, they should stop taking the medication immediately, go to the hospital for some relevant examinations in time, and then actively receive treatment based on the results of the examination.

2 Nowadays, many people, when they suffer from certain diseases, think that the effect of taking medicine is very slow, so they choose intravenous drips. However, intravenous drips can easily cause allergies. After the allergy, you must tell the doctor and deal with it in time.

3 After drug allergy occurs, it can be mild or severe. Under normal circumstances, if the situation is not serious, the situation will improve after taking medication for a period of time. However, if the situation is serious, timely treatment is required according to the patient's specific situation.