Table 1.
Characteristics of deceased persons (N = 92)
| Characteristic | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Adults (>18 years of age; mean age 52) |
79 (85.9) |
| Pediatric cases (≤18 years of age) |
12 (13) |
| Teenagers (11-18 years) |
10 (10.9) |
| All males |
52 (57) |
| Mean age (years) |
46.5 |
| Age range |
9 to 86 |
|
Co-factors |
|
| Previous allergic reaction to suspected fatal allergen |
47 (51.0) |
| Reported to have asthma |
26 (28.3) |
| Other |
5 (5.4) |
| On beta blocker and ACE-I |
2 (2) |
| On beta blocker alone |
3 (3) |
| On ACE-I alone |
5 (5) |
|
Epinephrine data |
|
| Epinephrine prescribed or advised |
19 (21). |
| Epinephrine nearby at the time of reaction |
10 (11) |
| Epinephrine received prior to cardiac arrest |
21 (23) |
| Epinephrine given subcutaneous | 5 (5) |