11. World Allergy Organization Anaphylaxis Guidance 2020

What is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis?

True or False: The availability of epinephrine auto-injectors is adequate in most countries.

What is the recommended epinephrine dose for teenagers and adults in anaphylaxis?

Which population is at the highest risk for food-induced anaphylaxis due to hen’s egg?

True or False: Peanut is a common cause of food-induced anaphylaxis in adults in North America and Australia.

What should healthcare professionals prioritize after a patient’s anaphylaxis episode?

What is the most frequent cause of drug-induced anaphylaxis?

What is the recommended position for most patients during an anaphylactic episode?

True or False: Epinephrine administered intramuscularly has a higher risk of causing arrhythmias than intravenous administration.

Which diagnostic criteria indicate that anaphylaxis is highly likely?

What is the primary immunologic mechanism of anaphylaxis?

Which food allergen is a frequent elicitor of anaphylaxis in central Europe?

True or False: Anaphylaxis may occur without typical skin involvement.

What should be the immediate first step in managing an anaphylactic episode?

Which cofactor can increase the severity of an anaphylactic reaction?