Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction triggered by common allergens such as certain foods, medications, and insect stings. Signs of anaphylaxis include facial swelling, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, and hives, and it requires immediate treatment with epinephrine. For more information on managing anaphylaxis, resources are available on the Catalyst Performance Partners website.

1. A Beginner’s
Guide
to Anaphylaxis

2. What is
Anaphylaxis?

3. Anaphylaxis is a
severe, potentially
life-threatening
allergic reaction.

4. What causes
anaphylaxis
to happen?
Source:
www.jext.co.uk

5. There can be many causes
for a severe allergic
reaction or anaphylaxis,
the most common
include…

6. Food
Glorious food… Not always, here are
the top ten food allergies.
1. Peanuts
2. Tree nuts
3. Cow’s milk
4. Eggs
5. Soy
6. Sesame
7. Sulphites (See: wine, I know.. Sorry)
8. Shellfish
9. Wheat
10. Mustard (yup, mustard)

7. Medication
The most common allergies to
medication include:
Penecillins
a widely used medication.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,
like aspirin and ibuprofen.
Biologic modifiers
(these guys help stimulate
the body’s response to an infection).

8. Biting and Flying Stinging Insects
Some examples are…
Paper wasps, honeybees, hornets, fire ants and yellowjackets.
To a lesser extent…
Mosquitos, ticks and flies.
Pictured: European Hornet.
May I add, Yikes.

9. What are some
Signs
Of Anaphylaxis
That I should
look for?

10. Anaphylaxis can present
itself in different ways
for different people, but
an easy way to
remember what to look
for is to…

11. Think
F.A.S.T.

12. First…
Look at the FACE

13. Cyanosis or ‘blue lips’ due to
lack of oxygen
Swelling of the face and
tongue
Loss of consciousness
itchiness or redness/hives

14. next…
Notice the Airway

15. Shortness of breath…
Trouble swallowing or
speaking…
Tightness in throat and
chest…
Coughing
wheezing…

16. then…
Be aware of the Stomach

17. Ø Abdominal pain,
Cramps
Ø Diarrhea
Ø Nausea and/or
vomiting

18. finally…
Think of the Total Body

19. Itchiness/hives
weakness/weakened
pulse
redness/rash
paleness
Loss of consciousness
panic/sense of doom
Chest pains
Headache/migraine

20. If you believe someone is experiencing anaphylaxis
they should be given epinephrine immediately.
Call 911 and get help right away.

21. For more information about
anaphylaxis, emergency management,
and how allergyable™ can
help your business become
more allergy-friendly
check us out on social media
Or visit our website at
www.catalystperformancepartners.com
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