I recently had the pleasure of speaking to Dr Ben McKenzie, Emergency Physician and researcher into anaphylaxis. Ben has developed the AMAX 4 algorithm. The AMAX4 algorithm gives a cognitive aid to managing anaphylaxis – whether by using the mnemomic, or understanding there is “a max of 4 minutes” to achieve brain oxygenation through iv adrenaline and intubation in the unconscious patient. I have previously written about AMAX4.
Below is an interview with Ben about his work and AMAX4. Following that, are some of the most important points he wants to get across.