What should I do if I am allergic to infusion?

Infusion is a treatment method for diseases. This method is very common in people's lives and is widely used. Generally, infusion requires a serious inflammatory disease in the body and the inflammation affects the whole body. The effect of this treatment method is very outstanding, but some people will have relatively severe allergic reactions during infusion. Let's take a look at what to do if you are allergic to infusion?

1. Slow down

Some patients experienced cold limbs, palpitations, dizziness, etc. during the infusion process. This may be caused by the infusion speed being too fast. Especially for patients with heart disease, the infusion speed must be slowed down during the infusion.

2. Treatment of pulmonary edema

Allergy to infusion may cause pulmonary edema. At this time, the infusion should be stopped and the patient should sit on a stool with his legs hanging down to reduce the burden on the heart.

3. Stop infusion

There are many symptoms of infusion allergy, such as small red rashes on the skin, dizziness, diarrhea, skin itching, etc. In these cases, it is recommended to suspend the infusion because the patient is allergic to the infusion drugs or has an adverse reaction to the drugs. If continued infusion is required, it is recommended to change the medication.

4. Anti-allergic treatment

Some patients are allergic to many drugs. The physical constitution of these patients is relatively special. It is recommended to stop the infusion and then conduct anti-allergic treatment. Common anti-allergic drugs include dexamethasone, chlorpheniramine, etc.

5. Rescue

If the patient's allergic condition is very serious or even shows symptoms of shock, then the infusion must be stopped and emergency treatment must be performed. When stopping the infusion, it is recommended not to remove the needle because it may be needed in rescue.

What should I do if I am allergic to infusion? In fact, there are many situations that lead to infusion allergy, so it should be handled according to the patient's situation. For example, if allergies are caused by too fast an infusion, it is recommended to slow down the speed. For example, if it is caused by drug allergy, it is recommended to suspend the infusion, change the medication or conduct anti-allergic treatment. If it is life-threatening, immediate rescue is required.