Master Hypersensitivity Reactions With These Strategies for Prevention and Management.

The article presents strategies for the prevention and management of hypersensitivity reactions (HSRs), which occur when a patient's immune system identifies an agent as an antigen and initiatives a complex reaction involving sensitization of T lymphocytes and macrophages, production of antibodies, and release of histamine. Topics discussed include risk every time a patient receives an IV medication, factors that increase HSR risk, and symptoms of HSR.