Anaphylaxis: assessment and referral after emergency treatment

Recommendation ID: CG134/4
Question: Prevalence of anaphylactic reactions and related outcomes:- What is the annual incidence of anaphylaxis and its related outcomes within the UK?
Any explanatory notes (if applicable): Why this is important:- Limited evidence exists on the annual incidence of anaphylactic reactions and their associated outcomes within the UK. It is recommended that a prospective observational study be conducted that records the annual incidence of anaphylactic reactions within the UK. The overall number of anaphylactic reactions that occur in adults and children should be recorded and these should be classified into those that are first-time reactions, recurrent reactions or biphasic reactions. A clear, pre-defined, definition of what constitutes an
anaphylactic reaction should be used, in order to avoid the misclassification of milder reactions. Data should also be collected on any emergency treatment that was delivered (by a clinician, use of an adrenaline injector) and the associated outcomes (morbidity, mortality, adverse events). Data should also be collected on any previous treatment received, such as that from a specialist allergy service or the provision of adrenaline injectors.

Source guidance details

Comes from guidance: Anaphylaxis: assessment and referral after emergency treatment
Number: CG134
Date issued: December 2011

Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research?	No
Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register?	No