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What is the treatment for anaphylaxis?

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Bob Gravani
Professor of Food Science, Cornell University
Cornell University Department of Food Science  

Dr. Robert Gravani is a Professor of Food Science in the Department of Food Science. He received a BS degree in Food Science from Rutgers University and his MS and PhD degrees in Food Science from Cornell University with minors in microbiology and food marketing/management. He was appointed to the food science faculty in 1978 and currently serves as the Department Extension Leader and Director of the National Good Agricultural Practices Program.

Dr. Gravani's primary responsibilities are in the area of food science/food safety extension and outreach where he maintains a very active program and conducts short courses, seminars, and workshops for food processors, food retailers, the foodservice industry, and government regulatory agencies. He is interested in the microbiological safety and quality of foods and consumer knowledge of these important issues.

What is the treatment for anaphylaxis?

 

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Host: What is the treatment for anaphylaxis?

Bob B. Gravani: The treatment for anaphylaxis is the administration of epinephrine is really adrenaline and it is used to regulate some portions of the nervous systems. So, clearly by administering this in the thigh with an auto -inject syringe, will allow the victim if you will, the person with the severe allergic reaction to alleviate their symptoms and reduce them right away, that's very important that epinephrine is administered as quickly as possible after the reaction occurs.

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