Observation in ED for patients presenting with acute non compromising allergic reaction.
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Report By: Rachel Jooste - Registrar Emergency Medicine
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Search checked by Arthur Hennessy - Registrar Emergency Medicine
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Institution: St. James's Hospital
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Date Submitted: 20th July 2011
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Last Modified: 20th July 2011
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Status:
Red (incomplete)
Three Part Question
In [adults presenting to the Emeregency Department with acute non compromising allergic reaction treated with steroid/anti-histamine] is [4-6 hour observation preferable to discharge once symtomatically improved] in order to [avoid representation due to relapse of symptoms outside hospital]
