Making clinical decisions when the stakes are high and the evidence unclear.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Children with peanut allergy are often provided with adrenaline (epinephrine) in case of a severe reaction. The probability of a life threatening reaction is low, however, and the criteria for provision are controversial. How should the costs and benefits be balanced?
Medical subject headings
- Bronchodilator Agents
- Decision Making
- Epinephrine
- Peanut Hypersensitivity