Allergy, Anaphylaxis
Conditions
Keywords
Children, Emergency, Epinephrine
Brief summary
Anaphylaxis is a severe life-threatening reaction following exposure to an antigen. Its incidence is progressively increasing in the general population over years, especially among children. The diagnosis can be difficult, and recommendations for follow up and prescription for an emergency kit are rarely provided after emergency visit. The Investigators will evaluate the management of pediatric anaphylaxis and clinical signs of allergy in the pediatric emergency department of Montpellier University Hospital
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patients evaluated at the Montpellier University Hospital, Allergy Unit ; * Children consulting for suspected allergy from 2016 to 2020
Exclusion criteria
\- Patients under legal protection, under guardianship or under curatorship;
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of the management of pediatric anaphylaxis of allergy | day 1 | Evaluation of the management of pediatric anaphylaxis of allergy in the pediatric emergency department of Montpellier University Hospital. |
| Evaluation of the management of pediatric clinical signs evocative of allergy in the pediatric emergency department of Montpellier University Hospital. | day 1 | Evaluation of the management of pediatric clinical signs evocative of allergy in the pediatric emergency department of Montpellier University Hospital. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of an appropriate use of epinephrine | day 1 | Evaluation of an appropriate use of epinephrine |
| Evaluation of an appropriate use of a possible follow-up of patients after the episode | day 1 | Evaluation of an appropriate use of a possible follow-up of patients after the episode |
Countries
France