Ryanair Initial Training 5 – First Aid And Inflight Medical Emergencies Practice Exam

Anaphylaxis requires rapid treatment with adrenaline because it can quickly compromise breathing and blood flow. An adrenaline auto-injector (Epipen) delivers a fast intramuscular dose that counteracts airway swelling, opens the airways, and raises blood pressure by constricting blood vessels. This makes it the best choice for a passenger with a suspected severe allergic reaction, especially on a flight where prompt access to full medical care isn’t immediate. Antihistamine tablets can help with mild symptoms like itching or hives, but they don’t reverse airway obstruction or shock and act too slowly in a rapidly progressing reaction. An inhaler can relieve bronchospasm in asthma, but it does not treat the systemic effects of anaphylaxis. Aspirin has no use in allergic reactions and can worsen some symptoms. After giving adrenaline, seek urgent medical help, monitor the passenger, and be prepared to assist with a second dose if symptoms recur or don’t improve.