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ANZCA and FPM CPD Program resources: Anaphylaxis

Activity: Anaphylaxis Emergency response

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Category 1: Practice evaluation

Category 2: Knowledge & skills

Category 3: Emergency response

Anaphylaxis

Simulation activity which aims to ensure anaesthetists and pain medicine specialists (where relevant to their scope of practice) have recognised training to prevent (where possible) and manage anaphylaxis.

Undertake the ANZCA Perioperative Anaphylaxis Response course - see Learn@ANZCA section.
Find other recognised courses and workshops on the college website

CPD Value: CPD participants may claim this under Emergency response Anaphylaxis activity.

Perioperative Anaphylaxis Response Course

Our most popular course is now back online after a major refresh.

Participants may complete of the Perioperative Anaphylaxis Response course as it has been developed specifically to meet the requirements of the anaphylaxis emergency response standard.

Perioperative Anaphylaxis Response course, access through Learn@ANZCA
(Note: Only available to FANZCA, FFPM and participants of the ANZCA and FPM CPD program).

Recognised emergency algorithms and guidelines

Management of perioperative anaphylaxis

ANZCA has co-badged the Australian and New Zealand Anaesthetic Allergy Group (ANZAAG) Anaphylaxis Management Guidelines for the management of perioperative anaphylaxis in settings where medical professionals with experience titrating intravenous adrenaline provide continuous monitoring of physiological parameters.

Anaphylaxis in other settings

The college recognises that several published algorithms exist for the treatment of anaphylaxis. Many of these involve the treatment in settings other than a highly monitored critical care environment and are intended for use by noncritical care specialists.

For the treatment of other anaphylaxis outside of these settings, Australian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) Acute Management of Anaphylaxis Guidelines should be followed.
The New Zealand Resuscitation Council (NZRC) Whakahauora Aotearoa also provides algorithms for the management of anaphylaxis in adults and children (via the ANZCOR website).

Recommended reading

ANZAAG and ANZCA: Perioperative Anaphylaxis Management Guideline
The aim of this guideline is to optimise the management of perioperative anaphylaxis. It is presented in a format applicable to crisis management in the perioperative setting.
ANZAAG and ANZCA: Perioperative Anaphylaxis Management Guideline: Background Paper

Learn@ANZCA

Use the links below to access additional support resources contained on the Learn @ANZCA platform.

Note: Resources located in Learn@ANZCA require that you first register before accessing.

Perioperative Anaphylaxis Response [Learn@ANZCA]
The Perioperative Anaphylaxis Response course has been developed to specifically meet the requirements of the anaphylaxis emergency response guidelines of the ANZCA and FPM CPD program.

CPD Note: CPD participants will automatically have this activity populated in the CPD portal.

ANZCA & FPM resources

CPD Activity Guide
This guide contains a list of all the activities associated with the ANZCA and FPM CPD Program, as well as links to associated individual activity guides and forms.
CPD Handbook Appendix 14: Guidelines for Anaphylaxis Education Sessions
The purpose of this document is to assist hospital departments, private practice groups, and medical education providers to use the information in this document to develop and/or conduct education sessions that satisfy local needs, incorporating local staff, work environment and equipment.
ANZAAG and ANZCA: Perioperative Anaphylaxis Management Guideline
The aim of this guideline is to optimise the management of perioperative anaphylaxis. It is presented in a format applicable to crisis management in the perioperative setting.
ANZAAG and ANZCA: Perioperative Anaphylaxis Management Guideline: Background Paper

Perioperative Anaphylaxis Management Guidelines and Resources
This page contains links to the Anaphylaxis Management Guidelines, jointly developed by ANZAAG and ANZCA. There is also a full list of links for the articles from the reference list to support this guideline.

External resources

The algorithms can be accessed via the links below:

ANZAAG (Australian and New Zealand Anaesthetic Allergy Group)
ANZAAG is the Australian and New Zealand Anaesthetic Allergy Group. The group consists of medical specialists who have a particular interest and expertise in the area of perioperative drug allergy.
ASCIA Guidelines - Acute Management of Anaphylaxis
This document has been developed by ASCIA, the peak professional body of clinical immunology/allergy specialists in Australia and New Zealand. ASCIA information is based on published literature and expert review, is not influenced by commercial organisations and is not intended to replace medical advice.
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ASCIA guidelines for the acute management of severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) are intended for medical practitioners, nurses and other health professionals who provide first responder emergency care. Appendix A includes additional information for health professionals working in emergency departments, ambulance services, and rural or regional areas, who provide emergency care.
ANZCOR Guidelines
The ANZCOR (Australian and New Zealand Committee on Resuscitation) guidelines provide those involved in resuscitation education and practice with recommendations based on scientific evidence.

Please note: Guidelines may be modified at any time and are only current from the day of printing.

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