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ArticleThe European journal of general practice2018

Emergency anaphylaxis protocols: A cross-sectional analysis of general practice surgeries and pharmacies in both the urban and rural setting in Ireland.

Hannah O'Brien, David Mc Conaghy, Declan Brennan, Sarah Meaney

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Article in The European journal of general practice, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Hannah O'Briena Department of Palliative Medicine , Marymount University Hospital and Hospice , Cork , Ireland.
David Mc Conaghyb General Practitioner, GP Trainer and Occupational Health Consultant, Sallins , Co . Kildare , Ireland.
Declan Brennanc General Practitioner and Training Programme Director, Mullingar , Co. Westmeath , Ireland.
Sarah Meaneyd National Perinatal Epidemiology Centre , Cork University Maternity Hospital , Cork , Ireland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2368-4153
Cork University Hospital · IEMidland Regional Hospital Mullingar · IE

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Abstract

backgroundThe incidence of anaphylaxis appears to be increasing worldwide with cases in the community outnumbering those in the hospital setting. General practice (GP) surgeries and pharmacies, based in the community, are often the first point of contact for many patients suffering from anaphylaxis.

objectivesTo determine if studied GP surgeries and pharmacies have an anaphylaxis protocol on site and have access to an anaphylaxis kit; to explore GP's and pharmacists' personal experiences with management of anaphylaxis.

methodsA cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was performed examining anaphylaxis protocols in a sample of general practices and pharmacies from some counties in Ireland. This consisted of a sample from rural and urban settings. The study commenced in October 2014.

resultsNineteen of 24 GPs (79%) and 9 (29%) pharmacies had an anaphylaxis protocol (P < 0.001). Twenty-four (100%) GP practices and 12 pharmacies (39%) surveyed had an anaphylaxis kit on site. Twelve GPs (50%) had treated a patient with anaphylaxis in the surgery while 8 (33%) had treated a patient in the community. One pharmacist (3%) had witnessed anaphylaxis in practice. Two pharmacies and one GP had been contacted by local businesses to alert them to a case of anaphylaxis.

conclusionIn contrast to national and international guidelines only 79% of GPs and 29% of pharmacies in this study from Ireland had an anaphylaxis protocol onsite.

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