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Podcast: Pre-Hospital Care Podcast
Episode: Life Threatening Anaphylaxis and the AMAX4 algorithm with Ben Mckenzie
Description: In this conversation, we speak with Australian emergency physician Dr. Ben Mckenzie. Ben has developed the AMAx4 algorithm as a streamlined approach to recognising and treating anaphylaxis after the tragic death of his 15-year-old son Max Mckenzie. Ben has helped standardise best practices for this life-threatening emergency. Promptly following the AMAx4 steps is vital for patient survival in the initial minutes of anaphylaxis until emergency medical services arrive.
Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially fatal allergic reaction that requires prompt adrenaline to optimise survival outcomes. AMAx4 emphasises key steps that should be taken as soon as anaphylaxis is...