Concerns children with anaphylaxis in China: Implementing China Children′s Anaphylaxis Emergency Action Plan / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

ABSTRACT

The prevalence of anaphylaxis, which is underdiagnosed and undertreated, has been increasing recently.It was reported that about one fourth of anaphylaxis patients were children and there were some critical gaps in the initial treatment of anaphylaxis, including epinephrine use, when compared to the guidelines.Since most of anaphylaxis cases happen outside of medical institutions, and could recur unexpectedly, it is important for children with anaphylaxis to get long-term management.In order to improve management of anaphylaxis, a written China Children′s Anaphylaxis Emergency Action Plan (CCAEAP) is developed.It is a tool for children and parents/caregiver to recognize the symptoms and signs of anaphylaxis as early as possible and take proper action immediately, including using a predefined dose of intramuscular epinephrine and accessing to emergency department.