On today’s episode, we chat with Drs. Ariel Hendin & Derek Lanoue about all things anaphylaxis, an acute, life-threatening systemic allergic reaction that may have a wide range of clinical manifestations.

During our conversation, we discuss diagnostic criteria, compare/contrast to allergies, cover the definition of anaphylaxis, cover treatment, discuss disposition/discharge, and cover some of the other intricacies of the disease.

We highly encourage to you read the attached practice documents for everything anyone would ever want to know about this disease!

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Dr Derek Lanoue

Derek is currently the Chief Fellow in the Department of Clinical Immunology and Allergy at McGill University. Prior to moving to Montreal, he completed medical school and Internal Medicine residency at the University of Ottawa and a master’s degree in Economics at the University of Windsor. His research interests include penicillin allergy and food allergies. Beyond clinical duties, he continues to be active in playing hockey with the McGill Alumni League.

Dr Ariel Hendin

Dr. Ariel Hendin is an Emergency physician at The Ottawa Hospital and a Critical Care physician at the Montfort Hospital. An Alberta transplant to Ottawa, she completed all her medical training at the University of Ottawa and is now an Assistant Professor with the Faculty of Medicine. Outside of the ED, she enjoys prototypical Emerg-doc interests (i.e. everything outdoors).