Introduction: Allergies are among the most common health problems in the developed world, with 10% of all children experiencing allergy symptoms for at least some time. Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening generalized or systemic hypersensitivity reaction. Anaphylactic reactions usually start within minutes of contact with the allergen, but they can also happen an hour or more later and they progress rapidly. The advanced form must be treated with intramuscular injection of adrenaline, which should be completed (usually shot of adrenaline in the thigh) as soon as possible. Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to present the treatment and knowledge of anaphylaxis in a child, through the help of domestic and foreign literature, which includes the recognition of symptoms and signs of anaphylaxis, the role of the person in charge in the treatment and proper use of the adrenaline self-injector. Methods: In the diploma thesis, the review of domestic and foreign literature was carried out with the search for professional and scientific articles. A descriptive research method was used. The survey was limited to articles and published research between 2009 and 2019. Results: Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening generalized hypersensitivity reaction that develops in minutes and part of it are life-threatening symptoms, as well signs of respiratory and cardiovascular disease. Food anaphylaxis is the most common in children. Although adrenaline is the treatment of choice, we don't use it often enough. In most cases like this, anaphylaxis is unrecognized. Knowledge of anaphylaxis is also lacking in educational institutions, where as many as a quarter of children experience the first episode of anaphylaxis. Discussion and conclusion: Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening condition, occurs suddenly, and can affect all organ systems. Becuse anaphylaxis is most commonly occuring outside our home, it is important that employees of educational institutions have the necessary knowledge of the symptoms and signs of anaphylaxis, and can take appropriate measures. Regular education for health care staff and the various child caregivers who are in direct contact with them, both at home and in educational institutions, would be required.
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