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Paediatric anaphylaxis can escalate quickly, making early recognition and rapid intervention essential. Bronchospasm is often the first presenting feature in children, and understanding age-specific management guidelines can help support safe, effective care when every second counts. Link in bio or head to www.periopconcepts.com/blog to read the full article.

You've probably seen a new face across our social media by now.. We would like to formally introduce you to Liv! 👋

Olivia Gargioni has joined the Periop Concepts team as our Social Media & Content Creator Coordinator - and she's bringing the best of both worlds with her.

With 9 years as an anaesthetic and recovery nurse across public, private, trauma and rural settings, Liv knows perioperative care from the inside out. She's also a talented content creator who's grown her own following from scratch, created viral content, and has a genuine passion for health education and storytelling.

We think that combination is pretty rare - and pretty special. We can't wait to see what's ahead.

Welcome to the team, Liv! 🎉

When it comes to allergy and anaphylaxis management, having access to trusted, up-to-date resources is essential. ASCIA, the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, provides a comprehensive range of tools to support healthcare professionals, including action plans, first aid resources, clinical guidance, education, translated materials, and much more. Head to the link in bio, or check out www.periopconcepts.com/blog for the full article

Classic perioperative anaphylaxis often presents with hypotension, tachycardia, bronchospasm and skin changes. However, atypical presentations can occur, with cardiovascular collapse or respiratory compromise developing without obvious cutaneous signs. Recognising these less familiar patterns helps perianaesthesia nurses respond quickly and confidently when seconds matter. Click the link in bio or head to www.periopconcepts.com/blog to read the full article!

Biphasic anaphylaxis involves a delayed recurrence of symptoms after initial recovery. Recognising risk factors and applying appropriate observation protocols helps ensure safe monitoring and discharge decisions. Hit the link in bio or head to www.periopconcepts.com/blog to read the article.

Some perioperative emergencies can closely resemble anaphylaxis, making rapid diagnosis challenging. Recognising common mimics supports accurate assessment while ensuring timely, appropriate management. Hit the link in bio, or head to www.periopconcepts.com/blog to read the article!

Perioperative allergic reactions require more than immediate management. Clear referral pathways, documentation, and follow-up are essential to identify triggers and protect patients in future procedures. Head to the link in bio, or check out www.periopconcepts.com/blog to read the full article!

Anaphylaxis in pregnancy requires rapid maternal stabilisation, with fetal wellbeing closely tied to maternal circulation. In extreme cases, perimortem caesarean birth may support both maternal resuscitation and fetal survival. Head to www.periopconcepts.com/blog or click the link in bio to read the full article!

Refractory anaphylaxis requires more than repeated adrenaline. Understanding when and how to introduce additional vasopressors can support circulation and improve outcomes in severe perioperative reactions. Head to the link in bio, or check out www.periopconcepts.com/blog to read the article!