Anaphylactic shock (2nd revision). Clinical guidelines of Russian Association of Allergists and Clinical Immunologists and the All-Russian Public Organization “Federation of Anesthesiologists and Reanimatologists”

Abstract

Anaphylaxis is a severe life-threatening emergency that requires prompt recognition, prompt respond and of lifesaving therapy. Therefore, anaphylaxis can develop both in a medical institution and outside it (outpatient), and physicians of any specialties should be ready to treat this condition. In this regard, clinical guidelines for anaphylaxis have been developed in Russia. Previous version of recommendations were approved by the Russian Association of Allergologists and Clinical Immunologists and the Federation of Anesthesiologists and Resuscitators, approved at a meeting of the Scientific and Practical Council of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (protocol No. 2020 No. 743/12). The second edition important clarifications have been made in etiology, epidemiology, classification, clinical picture, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of anaphylaxis and clear some definitions for prompt response, and also management of patients with concomitant diseases. Clinical guidelines of anaphylaxis are intended for practitioners of all specialties, students and teachers of medical universities, residents, graduate students.