Positioning for anaphylaxis
Patient suffering from acute anaphylaxis is also likely to experience a drop their blood pressure. Reassuring the casualty and positioning them appropriately can make a major difference to their recovery. They should also be kept warm and dry.
If someone is very short of breath, they should be encouraged to sit, in an upright position to help their breathing, putting something under their knees to help increase their circulation can be very helpful – into the lazy W position.
If the casualty is not having difficulty breathing, but they are feeling sick and dizzy – they should lie down with their legs raised to help increase the circulation to their vital organs.
Encourage them to turn their head to one side if they are likely to vomit. They should be covered to keep them warm and kept in this position until medical help arrive.
It is important not to panic, keep calm reassure the person until such time medical help is available
