About this Presentation
There are currently two brands of adrenaline autoinjector available for anaphylaxis in Australia. There are significant differences between the two and as a result, the The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) has two different Anaphylaxis Action Plans. Health practitioners and carers need to be aware of the updated indications for dosage and how to use each of these types of autoinjectors in an emergency.There are currently two brands of adrenaline autoinjector available for anaphylaxis in Australia. There are significant differences between the two and as a result, the The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) has two different Anaphylaxis Action Plans. Doctors need to be aware of the updated indications for dosage and how to use each of these types of autoinjectors in an emergency.
About the Expert
Maria Said
Maria Said is the Chief Executive Officer of Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia (A&AA). She is a Registered Nurse and is Co-chair of the National Allergy Strategy. Maria has been a member of A&AA since 1993 when her son was diagnosed with severe atopy including food allergy. She became national President of the organisation in 1999. Maria is an advocate for individuals who live with allergic disease and shares information on the mission of the organisation and the consumer perspective with teaching and health professionals, the food industry, government, and the community. Maria is an associate member of the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA). Maria has more than 30 years of experience in the day-to-day management of allergic disease and is nationally and internationally recognised and respected.
