Question

A 50-year-old woman with suspected anaphylaxis after a food exposure has biphasic reaction risk. What observation period is reasonable after symptom control?

Accepted Answer

At least several hours of observation; provide epinephrine autoinjector at discharge

Answer

No observation needed

Answer

Admit all patients overnight

Answer

Observe 5 minutes then discharge

Answer

Observe until rash resolves only

Practice question

A 50-year-old woman with suspected anaphylaxis after a food exposure has biphasic reaction risk. What observation period is reasonable after symptom control?