The Nebraska Rule 59 Emergency Response to Life-Threatening Asthma or Systemic Allergic Reactions (Anaphylaxis) protocol is seen as a national model for other school-based program for students with asthma and anaphylaxis.

 A delay in treating worsening asthma and anaphylaxis has been identified as one of the most important aspects in patient outcomes.  Most concerning is that children are at greater risk of severe anaphylaxis at school than at home or another setting.  Specifically, a delay in seeking medical help was a major factor in whether the patient survived.  

 Please read the entire article and guest editorial as found in the March 2006 issue  -

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