H2 blockers in the treatment of anaphylaxis

Date First Published:

October 18, 2020

Last Updated:

April 8, 2021

Report by:

Dr. Meghan Ryall, ED SMO (Whakatane Hospital, New Zealand)

Three-Part Question:

[In patients with anaphylaxis] does[administration of h2 blockers plus standard treatment (adrenaline, steroids, h1 blockers) versus standard treatment alone] result in [faster resolution of symptoms and fewer hospital admissions?]