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1 HYPERSENSITIVITY AND ANAPHYLACTIC REACTIONS DURING AND AFTER TREATMENT WITH CHEMOTHERAPY- CLINICAL GUIDELINE FOR RECOGNITION AND TREATMENT. 1. Aim/Purpose of this Guideline 1.1. The aim of this document is to ensure the prompt recognition and treatment of hypersensitivity reactions (HSR) or an anaphylactic reaction during or after treatment with chemotherapy/drug administration. Hospital staff should be trained to follow the algorithm set out by the Resuscitation Council (UK) for assessment and treatment of anaphylais see page 5. The only drugs that may be given without a prescription are those administered for the purpose of saving a life in an emergency adrenaline, chlorphenamine and hydrocortisone. All drugs administered in an emergency must be prescribed subsequent to the event. 2. The Guidance 2.1. HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS Chemotherapy induced HSRs are primarily type I, IgE mediated allergic reactions. However chemotherapy and monoclonal antibody agents may cause infusion reactions via type II or type IV mechanisms which do not involve activation of IgE antibodies. The term infusion reaction is used to describe any type of allergic reaction occurring during drug administration. Drugs can cause reactions due to the chemical nature of the drug, protein component, or ecipients used in formulations. Clinical features of HSR. Localised erythema at the site of injection. Systemic reaction - usually rapid onset but may be delayed for up to 30 minutes. A reaction may include: - Feelings of aniety, uneasiness. A sense of impending doom may be the first indication of adverse reaction. - Skin changes eg Flushing, erythema, urticaria, itching of lips,mouth.. - Angioedema eg swelling of eyelids, lips - Nausea, abdominal cramps - Hypotension, dizziness, tachycardia and vasodilation - Bronchospasm and angioedema causing wheezing, dyspnoea, stridor and cyanosis. The reaction is termed anaphylais if there are life-threatening features such as respiratory difficulties and/or hypotension PREVENTION OF HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS. Page 1 of 9

2 Check the patient s history with regard to previous drug allergies and sensitivities. Any drug allergies and sensitivities or other drug precautions should be clearly documented on the patient s current drug chart. If a premedication is required ensure that it is prescribed. Administer drug at the correct rate and dilution. This should be clear on the prescription. If in doubt discuss with Pharmacist MANAGEMENT OF MILD HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS. Management of HSR with localised urticaria. stop infusion and inform medical staff. ensure that 0.9%saline is running through a new/separate giving set monitor patient for signs of systemic reaction. If there is no evidence of systemic reaction restart the infusion. If any localised erythema is thought to be etravasation refer to etravastion policy. continue to monitor patient. Document in medical/nursing notes Do not continue the infusion if there is any concern Management of HSR with systemic reactions. A rational ABCDE approach should be adopted when recognising and treating any acutely ill patient. Life-threatening problems must be treated as they are recognised. stop infusion call medical staff obtain observations ensure that 0.9%saline is running through a new/separate giving set continue to monitor until patient stable if improvement, refer to instructions for specific drugs where available and discuss restarting infusion with medical staff if appropriate. if no improvement or condition becomes worse, commence basic resuscitation and administer hydrocortisone and chlorphenamine IV. document in medical/nursing notes ANAPHYLACTIC REACTIONS. Anaphylais is a severe, life-threatening, generalised or systemic hypersensitivity reaction. A diagnosis of an anaphylactic reaction is likely if a patient who is eposed to a trigger develops a sudden illness (usually within minutes of eposure) with rapidly progressing skin changes and life-threatening airway and/or breathing and/or circulation problems. The term anaphylais is commonly used for hypersensitivity reactions typically mediated by Ig E. Anaphylactoid reactions are similar but do not depend upon hypersensitivity. For the purposes of this guideline both types of reaction will be grouped together. Page 2 of 9

3 2.6. Clinical features of anaphylais. Reactions vary in severity and progress may be rapid, slow or biphasic. Symptoms and signs in allergic reaction -from APLS guidelines symptoms signs Mild Burning sensation in mouth Itching of lips, mouth, throat Feeling of warmth Nausea Abdominal pain Moderate (Mild +) Severe (Moderate +) Coughing/wheezing Loose bowel motions Sweating irritability Difficulty in breathing Collapse Vomiting Uncontrolled defecation Urticarial rash Angioedema conjunctivitis Bronchospasm Tachycardia Pallor Severe bronchospasm Laryngeal spasm Shock Respiratory arrest Cardiac arrest 2.7. EMERGENCY TREATMENT OF ANAPHYLAXIS. A rational ABCDE approach should be adopted when recognising and treating any acutely ill patient. Life-threatening problems must be treated as they are recognised. - Call for assistance - The management of anaphylactic shock requires good airway management, administration of adrenaline (epinephrine) and aggressive fluid resuscitation. - When an anaphylactic reaction is recognised the administration of the intravenous medication must stop immediately and any remaining drug must be withdrawn from the IV/central line. - Commence resuscitation following the algorithm in Appendi 1 (Resuscitation Council (UK) Emergency treatment of anaphylactic reactions) - The preferred route for the administration of adrenaline is intramuscular. Intravenous adrenaline should be reserved for children with life-threatening shock for whom intramuscular injection has been ineffective. - For severe shock, and shock resistant to treatment, continue with boluses of colloid and ventilatory support and give further boluses of adrenaline (ephinephrine) intramuscularly every 5 minutes if symptoms are not reversed. With shock that is resistant to intramuscular adrenaline (ephinephrine) and 1 or 2 boluses of fluid, an infusion of intravenous adrenaline may be life-saving. Page 3 of 9

4 Reproduced with kind permission from The Resuscitation Council UK Page 4 of 9

5 3. Monitoring compliance and effectiveness Element to be monitored Lead Tool Frequency Reporting arrangements Acting on recommendations and Lead(s) Change in practice and lessons to be shared Compliance with guideline Oncology multi-disciplinary team. Audit and peer review process. annually Paediatric haematology and oncology team Audit and guidelines meeting Paediatric haematology and oncology team Audit and guidelines meeting Required changes to practice will be identified and actioned within 6-12 months. A lead member of the team will be identified to take each change forward where appropriate. Lessons will be shared with all the relevant stakeholders 4. Equality and Diversity 4.1. This document complies with the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust service Equality and Diversity statement Equality Impact Assessment The Initial Equality Impact Assessment Screening Form is at Appendi 2. Page 5 of 9

6 Appendi 1. Governance Information Document Title Hypersensitivity and anaphylactic reactions during and after treatment with chemotherapy- Clinical Guideline for recognition and Date Issued/Approved: June 2014 Date Valid From: June 2014 Date Valid To: June 2017 Directorate / Department responsible (author/owner): Dr. Katrina Macdonald Contact details: Brief summary of contents Clear guideline for the recognition and treatment of hypersensitivity and anaphylactic reactions during and after treatment with chemotherapy. Suggested Keywords: Target Audience Eecutive Director responsible for Policy: Date revised: June 2014 This document replaces (eact title of previous version): Chemotherapy Anaphylais Children Reaction Paedaitrics Haematology Oncology RCHT PCH CFT KCCG Guideline for the recognition and treatment of hypersensitivity and anaphylactic reactions during and after treatment with chemotherapy. Approval route (names of committees)/consultation: Divisional Manager confirming approval processes Name and Post Title of additional signatories Paediatric haematology and oncology team Department audit and guidelines meeting Divisional Board Sheena Wallace Not Required Page 6 of 9

7 Signature of Eecutive Director giving approval Publication Location (refer to Policy on Policies Approvals and Ratification): Document Library Folder/Sub Folder Links to key eternal standards Related Documents: Training Need Identified? {Original Copy Signed} Internet & Intranet Paediatrics none Intranet Only Resuscitation Council (UK) guideline for Emergency treatment of anaphylactic reactions Peninsula Cancer Network draft guideline for Hypersensitivity and Anaphylais APLS guideline for anaphylais. No Version Control Table Date Versio n No Feb 2012 V1.0 Initial Issue June 14 V2.0 Re format and review Summary of Changes Changes Made by (Name and Job Title) Dr N. Gilbertsonpaediatric consultant Dr.K.Macdonald- Associate Specialist Dr.K.Macdonaldassociate specialist T.Fergus-format only All or part of this document can be released under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 This document is to be retained for 10 years from the date of epiry. This document is only valid on the day of printing Controlled Document This document has been created following the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Policy on Document Production. It should not be altered in any way without the epress permission of the author or their Line Manager. Page 7 of 9

8 Appendi 2. Initial Equality Impact Assessment Form Name of the strategy / policy /proposal / service function to be assessed (hereafter referred to as policy) (Provide brief description): Clinical guideline for the recognition and treatment of hypersensitivity and anaphylactic reactions during and after treatment with chemotherapy. Directorate and service area: Child Is this a new or eisting Policy? eisting Health Name of individual completing Telephone: assessment: T.Fergus 1. Policy Aim* Who is the strategy / policy / proposal / service function aimed at? Clear guidance for recognition and treatment of hypersensitivity and anaphylactic reactions during and after treatment with chemotherapy. 2. Policy Objectives* Clear guidance for recognition and treatment of hypersensitivity and anaphylactic reactions during and after treatment with chemotherapy 3. Policy intended Outcomes* 4. *How will you measure the outcome? 5. Who is intended to benefit from the policy? 6a) Is consultation required with the workforce, equality groups, local interest groups etc. around this policy? Evidence based and standardised practice. Audit and annual review Children and families no b) If yes, have these *groups been consulted? C). Please list any groups who have been consulted about this procedure. 7. The Impact Please complete the following table. Are there concerns that the policy could have differential impact on: Equality Strands: Yes No Rationale for Assessment / Eisting Evidence Age Page 8 of 9

9 Se (male, female, transgender / gender reassignment) Race / Ethnic communities /groups Disability - learning disability, physical disability, sensory impairment and mental health problems Religion / other beliefs Marriage and civil partnership Pregnancy and maternity Seual Orientation, Biseual, Gay, heteroseual, Lesbian You will need to continue to a full Equality Impact Assessment if the following have been highlighted: You have ticked Yes in any column above and No consultation or evidence of there being consultation- this ecludes any policies which have been identified as not requiring consultation. or Major service redesign or development 8. Please indicate if a full equality analysis is recommended. Yes No 9. If you are not recommending a Full Impact assessment please eplain why. No areas identified Signature of policy developer / lead manager / director T.Fergus Date of completion and submission June 2014 Names and signatures of members carrying out the Screening Assessment Keep one copy and send a copy to the Human Rights, Equality and Inclusion Lead, c/o Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Human Resources Department, Knowledge Spa, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3HD A summary of the results will be published on the Trust s web site. Signed T.Fergus Date June 2014 Page 9 of 9

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