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AllergyWise for Parents and Carers of Pre-school Children
Introduction
Welcome to AllergyWise for parents and carers of pre-school children
Introduction for parents and carers of pre-school children: Professor John Warner
Using the online course
What will I learn on this course?
Glossary of terms
Anaphylactic reactions - what's going on?
What is an allergic reaction?
What happens in an anaphylactic reaction?
Types of reaction
Understanding anaphylaxis in children
What is Anaphylaxis?
What does anaphylaxis involve?
What to look for
Skin reactions
The link with asthma
Adrenaline
Introduction – treatment
How adrenaline works
Administering adrenaline
Who should be given an adrenaline injector?
Adrenaline injectors
Adrenaline injectors – introduction
Using an adrenaline injector in an acute allergic reaction
EpiPen®
Jext®
Emerade®
What position is best?
Antihistamines and other medications
After an allergic reaction
What can happen after an allergic reaction
Referral to an allergy clinic
Role of primary care
Allergen Exposure
Common causes of anaphylaxis – introduction
Common allergens
What is pollen food syndrome?
What is idiopathic anaphylaxis?
Avoiding your allergen
Food allergens in non-food products
Allergen avoidance – introduction
Food labelling laws
Food allergen avoidance – “may contain..” labelling
Product alerts and recalls
Caring for a severely allergic young child
Allergen avoidance – research studies
What is the association with eczema?
Allergen avoidance in early years' settings
Anaphylaxis awareness in early years’ settings
Knowing about the child’s allergy
Allergen avoidance in early years settings
It’s not just food
Healthcare Management/Action plans
Healthcare management plans – introduction
Allergy action plans
Emergency medication kit
Emergency medication kit
Who is responsible for the emergency kit?
References & Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements
Course Assessment
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Healthcare management plans – introduction
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