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Episode 118 - Trigger Warning: Angioedema

Heavy Lies the Helmet

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Exploring Angioedema and Treatment Options in the Emergency Department

This chapter delves into the complexities of angioedema, its triggers, and treatments, focusing on the use of H1 and H2 blockers along with ACE inhibitors and ARBs. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing medication-induced angioedema and the significance of a thorough patient history in guiding treatment decisions. The discussion also includes the use of plasma and other medications like FFP and TXA in emergency situations to address severe angioedema cases.

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