Airway and Epi! Airway and Epi! Airway and Epi! Introduction Anaphylaxis is caused by massive uncontrolled release of chemicals after exposure to “antigen” The antigen causes extensive mast cell and basophil cross-linking/activation Common antigens Foods Drugs Insect venoms Basic Approach Step 1: Diagnose anaphylaxis Consider anaphylaxis if the patient has TWO body systems involved Dermatologic […]