Minor Allergic Reaction Medical Directive
A Primary Care Paramedic or an Advanced Care Paramedic may provide the treatment prescribed in this Medical Directive if authorized.
Indications
Signs consistent with minor allergic reaction;
AND
Special event: a preplanned gathering with potentially large numbers of people and the Special Event Medical Directives have been preauthorized for use by the Medical Director.
Conditions
| Diphenhydramine |
|---|
| Age |
≥18 years |
| LOA |
Unaltered |
| HR |
WNL |
| RR |
WNL |
| SBP |
Normotension |
| Other |
N/A |
Contraindications
| Diphenhydramine |
|---|
| Allergy or sensitivity to diphenhydramine |
| Antihistamine or sedative use in previous 4 hours |
| Signs or symptoms of moderate to severe allergic reaction |
| Signs or symptoms of intoxication |
| Wheezing |
Treatment
| Consider topical antibiotic |
|---|
| |
Route |
| PO |
| Dose |
50 mg |
| Max. single dose |
50 mg |
| Dosing interval |
N/A |
| Max. # of doses |
1 |
| Consider release from care |
|---|
Clinical Considerations
Advise patient that if the problem persists or worsens that they should seek further medical attention.
