Demonstrate the assessment and management of patients with immunological disorders or emergencies.

Demonstration should include the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the

• signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction or anaphylaxis, or both
• other immunological disorders to be determined locally.

Demonstration should include psychosocial aspects of age-related assessment and treatment modifications for the major or common diseases and/or emergencies associated with pediatric and geriatric patients.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is the best position/posture for a conscious patient suffering from an allergic reaction, to maximize the effectiveness of the airway and to help the patient relax?
• What are the five most common categories of allergens?
• How does an epinephrine injection help a patient who is suffering from anaphylaxis?
• What differentiates an anaphylactic reaction from an allergic reaction?