Angioedema (AE) is acute, localized swelling of skin, mucosa, and submucosa caused by extravasation of fluid into the affected tissues. It often resolves in hours to days but can be ...
Identify potential triggers, including medication history, recent exposure to allergens, physical elements, or trauma.
In comparison with urticaria, AE typically is nonpruritic, but it...
Acute allergic AE (with airway compromise)
Epinephrine 1:1,000; 0.3 mL IM or SC (1)[C]
Glucocorticoids (hydrocortisone ...
Diagnostic workup if symptoms are severe, persistent, or recurrent
Protect airway if mouth, tongue, or throat is involved.
Bernstein JA, Cremonesi P, Hoffmann TK, et al. Angioedema in the emergency department: a practical guide to differential diagnosis and management. Int J Emerg Med. 2017;10(1):...
T78.3XXA Angioneurotic edema, initial encounter
D84.1 Defects in the complement system
995.1 Angioneurotic edema, not elsewhere classified
277.6 Other deficiencies of circulating enzymes
AE is an acute, localized swelling of skin, mucosa, and submucosa caused by extravasation of fluid into the affected tissues. It often resolves in hours to days, but it can be life-thr...
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