The Updated AAAAI Guidelines on Drug Allergies

Drug allergies are a common challenge for all prescribers, patients, and pharmacies. They are associated with increased costs, adverse effects, and extended hospitalizations. Join host Geoff Wall as he reviews the newly released AAAI guidelines on drug allergies.

The GameChanger
Over 90% of patients claiming a penicillin allergy are not allergic. Sulfamethoxazole desensitization is largely not needed. A thorough evaluation of patient allergies with testing may help establish true allergies in patients and help optimize pharmacotherapy.

Show Segments
00:00 - Introductions
01:55 - Changes in Classifications
07:35 - The GameChanger: Beta-Lactam Allergy Approach
21:05 - Sulfonamide Allergy Approach
27:04 - Non-Steroidal Allergy Approach
30:05 - Connecting to Practice: Applying these Changes
30:58 - Closing Remarks

Host
Geoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, CGP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University
Internal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health

References and Resources
A 2022 practice parameter update.

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Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
1. Discuss approaches to a patient with a claimed penicillin allergy who requires a beta lactam
2. Discuss the protocol for desensitization for a sulfonamide allergic patient when a sulfonamide is required

0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-23-133-H01-P
Initial release date: 04/03/2023
Expiration date: 04/03/2024
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