Abstract
Anaphylaxis, a potentially fatal allergic reaction with an increasing incidence and severity continues to be underdiagnosed and undertreated.1 Intramuscular (IM) epinephrine is the first-line treatment in any age group,1 and delay in administration is associated with a higher risk of fatality.2 Rates of epinephrine under treatment in the outpatient setting and in the emergency department (ED) range between 25% and 60%,3-6 even following intervention programs.6 Predictors for epinephrine undertreatment have been poorly studied.
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