A 25-year-old man presents with severe anaphylaxis after a peanut ingestion, showing hypotension and wheezing. What is the first-line treatment?...

Question

A 25-year-old man presents with severe anaphylaxis after a peanut ingestion, showing hypotension and wheezing. What is the first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular adrenaline (0.5 mg of 1:1000)

Answer

IV glucocorticoids

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Nebulised salbutamol

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Subcutaneous adrenaline

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IV fluids only

Anaphylaxis — UKMLA MCQ