TABLE 2.
Trigger entries and scores for anaphylaxis.
Trigger entries | Mj (Cut-off = 3.90) | Kj (Cut-off = 0.36) | Vj (Cut-off = 0.37) |
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Diagnosis contains “anaphylactic shock” | 5.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 |
Medical orders contain “epinephrine” | 4.88 | 0.88 | 0.07 |
Medical orders contain “glucocorticoids (dexamethasone or methylprednisolone) combined with promethazine” | 4.13 | 0.50 | 0.31 |
Progress notes contain “anaphylactic shock” | 4.88 | 0.88 | 0.07 |
Progress notes contain “allergy” | 4.38 | 0.63 | 0.17 |
Progress notes contain “cutaneous adverse reactions” (e.g., rash, flushing, pruritus) | 4.38 | 0.63 | 0.20 |
Progress notes contain “respiratory system adverse reactions” (e.g., chest tightness, dyspnea, suffocation) | 4.88 | 0.88 | 0.07 |
Progress notes contain “nervous system adverse reactions” (e.g., dizziness, irritability, unconsciousness, confusion) | 3.80 | 0.50 | 0.63 |
Progress notes contain “digestive system adverse reactions” (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) | 3.50 | 0.13 | 0.22 |
Progress notes contain “circulatory system adverse reactions " (e.g., reduced BP, palpitation, precordial discomfort) | 4.25 | 0.38 | 0.13 |