RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Injectable adrenaline for children
JF Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin
JO Drug Ther Bull
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
SP 21
OP 24
DO 10.1136/dtb.2003.41321
VO 41
IS 3
YR 2003
UL http://dtb.bmj.com/content/41/3/21.abstract
AB Relevant BNF section: 3.4.3Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening, generalised or systemic acute hypersensitivity reaction and represents a medical emergency. Treatment with adrenaline* is urgent, may be life-saving and is most quickly given by injection by the child or a carer. Here, we review the injectable adrenaline preparations available for children and consider for whom they should be prescribed.