All emergency guidescritical Call 999 where appropriate
Emergency
Anaphylaxis
Severe allergic reaction. Use adrenaline auto-injector immediately.
Symptoms
- Swelling of face, lips, tongue
- Difficulty breathing, wheeze
- Widespread rash / hives
- Sudden collapse, pale/clammy
- Sense of impending doom
Actions
- Dial 999 immediately — say 'anaphylaxis'.
- Use casualty's auto-injector (EpiPen / Jext / Emerade) into outer thigh — hold 10 seconds.
- Lie casualty flat, raise legs. If breathing difficult, sit up. If pregnant, left side.
- Second dose after 5 minutes if no improvement.
- Prepare for CPR.
What NOT to do
- Don't let casualty stand up suddenly
- Don't wait to see if it passes
GuardAssist provides operational decision support. It does not replace formal training, employer procedures, assignment instructions or professional judgement. In a life-threatening emergency, dial 999.