Mild allergic-like reaction

Recognize

• Limited urticaria / pruritus
• Limited cutaneous edema
• Limited 'itchy' / scratchy throat
• Nasal congestion, sneezing, conjunctivitis, rhinorrhea

Act — tap each step

1. 1Observe — most reactions are self-limited
2. 2Preserve IV access
3. 3Reassure the patient
4. 4If symptoms troubling, consider Diphenhydramine PO/IV/IM

Medications