What you'll learn in this expert session
Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening condition requiring immediate recognition and response from nurses. In this presentation, Maria Said AM will cover essential information about identifying severe allergic reactions, emergency management protocols, and the critical role nurses play in both hospital and community settings. Learn about current trends in anaphylaxis rates, risk factors for severe reactions, and how to properly educate patients about their condition. She will also address important considerations for hospital food safety and highlights valuable resources available to both healthcare providers and patients.
About the Expert
Maria Said AM
Maria Said AM has been a member of Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia (A&AA) since 1993 when her son was diagnosed with severe atopy (allergic disease) including food allergy. As a volunteer, she became national President of the organisation in 1999. Maria is an advocate for individuals who live with allergic diseases including food allergy and the risk of anaphylaxis. She shares information on the mission of the organisation and the consumer perspective with teaching and health professionals, the food industry, federal and state government departments and the Australian community. Maria is an associate member of the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) and holds a position on several working parties. She has co-authored several publications in medical and food industry journals. Maria is a committee member of international organisations with a focus on allergic disease and has presented at several US and European medical and food industry meetings
