David B.K. Golden, MDCM

Epinephrine autoinjectors may be associated with short-lived peak plasma levels, unpredictable cardiovascular responses as well as varying epinephrine absorption, according to a review published in Clinical and Experimental Allergy.

Modified criteria that incorporated symptoms specific to infants and young children increased identification of anaphylaxis in these age groups, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.

A joint task force has published an updated, evidence-based practice parameter for diagnosing and treating anaphylaxis in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.