Breaking the 'H2RA' Barrier: No ‘Steroid'otypes Suggested in Managing Allergic Reactions

June 21, 2023

Current clinical practice for the management of allergic reactions involves the administration of epinephrine along with adjunctive agents such as corticosteroids, antihistamines, histamine-2 receptor antagonists, and bronchodilators. This presentation will review the updated European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) guidelines and recent literature - exploring the role and efficacy of histamine-2 receptor antagonists and corticosteroids in allergic reactions such as urticaria and anaphylaxis reactions.

Target Audience

This course is intended for pharmacists

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to

  • Differentiate among the different types of allergic reactions ​
  • Interpret the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) treatment guidelines for the definition, classification, diagnosis and management of urticaria
  • Evaluate current literature on the role and efficacy of corticosteroids and Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonists ​
  • Summarize strategies for prevention of urticaria and allergic reactions​​
 
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)
    Aurora Health Care Department of Pharmacy Services is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
Course opens: 
01/31/2023
Course expires: 
09/21/2023
Event starts: 
06/21/2023 - 2:00pm CDT
Event ends: 
06/21/2023 - 3:00pm CDT
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Faculty

Jimmi Patel, PharmD, Pharmacy PGY1 Resident - Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

Disclosure

The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose.

 

 

 

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Advocate Aurora Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) 
Advocate Aurora Health designates this live activity for a maximum 1.00 hours of CPE credit for pharmacists. CPE credit can be claimed on the AAH CE platform within 60 days of activity completion and information will be provided to CPE Monitor. Participants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)
    Aurora Health Care Department of Pharmacy Services is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

Price

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$0.00
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This conference is being held virtually.  A link to the meeting will be provided prior to the event.

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