Anaphylaxis and Allergic Reactions · CDA

Why is rapid administration of epinephrine critical in anaphylactic reactions in dental practice?

Because a single dose of epinephrine cures the patient's allergies forever
Because delay increases risk of fatal anaphylaxis or biphasic reaction
Because every other available drug is completely ineffective in anaphylaxis
Because it reliably prevents all of the patient's future allergic reactions

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Correct answer: Because delay increases risk of fatal anaphylaxis or biphasic reaction

Delayed epinephrine administration is associated with increased morbidity and risk of fatal or biphasic reactions; early epinephrine improves outcomes.

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