Basic

I. Initial Assessment

Maintain open airway.
Administer highest concentration of oxygen, as tolerated.

Determine possible cause and known allergies.
Assess bilateral breath sounds.
Assess for swelling of tongue, mouth, throat, and/or extremities.
Assist with administration of prescribed epinephrine auto-injector after contact of Medical Control in severe allergic reaction.

Be alert for indications that reaction is worsening and that further intervention may be needed. The patient with severe allergic should be reassessed to determine if the epinephrine injection was effective in reversing the life-threatening condition.