ŞİMŞEK ÇELİK, PELİN ÇELİK, BEHNAN GÜLÜNAY
Türk Fen ve Sağlık Dergisi - 2022;3(2):92-94
Anaphylaxis term which has been previously defined as severe life threatening systemic reactions that are revealed with the mediators released by mast cells and basophils, is now defined as a serious systemic hypersensitivity reaction with sudden onset which may lead to death. Anaphylaxis is an allergic reaction which requires rapid diagnosis and treatment, progresses rapidly and threatens the life. The most common triggers of anaphylaxis are food allergens, insect stings and drugs. It is one of the vital emergencies which can be resolved with correct diagnosis and differential diagnosis carried out by physicians and a rapid and effective treatment. Herein, we aimed to underline that physicians should be aware about the mortality of anaphylaxis cases that are commonly encountered in emergency departments