Management of anaphylaxis in an austere or operational environment

J Spec Oper Med. 2014 Winter;14(4):1-5. doi: 10.55460/WD01-ZTXR.

Abstract

We present a case report of a Special Operations Soldier who developed anaphylaxis as a consequence of a bee sting, resulting in compromise of the operation. We review the current literature as it relates to the pathophysiology of the disease process, its diagnosis, and its management. An evidence-based field treatment algorithm is suggested.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Air Ambulances
  • Algorithms
  • Anaphylaxis / etiology
  • Anaphylaxis / therapy*
  • Animals
  • Bees*
  • Emergency Treatment
  • Epinephrine / therapeutic use*
  • Fluid Therapy*
  • Health Resources
  • Histamine Antagonists / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Insect Bites and Stings / complications
  • Insect Bites and Stings / therapy*
  • Male
  • Sympathomimetics / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Histamine Antagonists
  • Sympathomimetics
  • Epinephrine