T78.2Dagger codeAsterisk code
Anaphylactic shock, unspecified
Adverse effects, not elsewhere classified
Cited in 4 documents
- GuidelinesAnaphylaxisDescription General Measures Emergency Treatment Medicine Treatment Referral ICD-10 code: T78.2/Y57.9 DESCRIPTION A very severe allergic reaction that usually occurs within seconds or minutes after exposure to an allergen, but may be delayed for up to 1 hour. The reaction can be short-lived, protracted or biphasic, i.e. acute with recurrence several hours later. Immediate reactions a
- GuidelinesAnaphylaxis/ Anaphylactic ShockDescription General measures Medicine treatment ICD-10 code: T78.2 + Y57.9 DESCRIPTION An acute, potentially life-threatening hypersensitivity reaction. The reaction usually starts within seconds to minutes after administration of, or exposure to a substance to which the individual has been sensitised. Clinical manifestations range from mild urticaria and angioedema to upper airway obstruction, b
- GuidelinesAnaphylaxis/Anaphylactic ReactionsDescription Diagnostic criteria General and supportive measures Medicines treatment Preventative measures and home based treatment Referral ICD 10 code: T78.2 DESCRIPTION An acute, potentially life-threatening hypersensitivity reaction starting within seconds to minutes after administration of, or exposure to, a substance to which the individual is sensitised. Clinical manifestations inclu
- GuidelinesShockDescription Emergency Treatment Referral ICD-10 code: R57.0-2/R57.8-9/T79.4/T78.2/Y57.9 DESCRIPTION Shock is a life-threatening condition characterised by any evidence of inadequate organ perfusion. Signs and symptoms of shock in adults Low blood pressure (systolic BP < 80 mmHg) is the key sign of shock Weak and rapid pulse Rapid shallow breathing Low urine output Restlessness and altered ment