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Clinical Opal - Marty presents with throat tightness following an insect bite

Marty presents with throat tightness following an insect bite

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Perioperative Anaphylaxis
Perioperative Anaphylaxis
Crystal Smith

Once anaphylaxis has been identified, immediate treatment is required to stop the allergic cascade from producing histamines, prostaglandins and cytokines, and manage the effects of these agents. Management will include immediate treatment, refractory management and post crisis management.

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Clinical Opal #12 - Deterioration post abdominoplasty
Clinical Opal #12 - Deterioration post abdominoplasty
Susan Helmrich

Gail is a 63 year old post abdominoplasty who is complaining of tingling lips, abdominal cramping and watery eyes...

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Food Allergies and Current Infant Feeding Guidelines in Australia
Food Allergies and Current Infant Feeding Guidelines in Australia
Crystal Smith

Australia saw a five fold increase in hospitalisation with anaphylaxis between 1995 and 2005, which sadly also saw an increase in the number of fatalities from anaphylaxis. The new infant feeding guidelines have had very positive results, with many parents and healthcare professionals embracing the change.

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