What is the optimal period of observation for adult patients for a bisphasic response after anaphylaxis?

Date First Published:

December 30, 2015

Last Updated:

November 28, 2016

Report by:

Dr. Christopher Chung, Specialty Doctor (Royal Derby Hospital)

Search checked by:

Jane Surtees, Royal Derby Hospital

Three-Part Question:

1) In [adult patients with anaphylaxis] 2) is [an 8 to 10 hour observation period as safe as 24 hour observation period] 3) at [detecting a biphasic response]