A 22-year-old with a severe peanut allergy presents with stridor, hypotension, and urticaria. After calling for help, which is the first-line treatmen...

Question

A 22-year-old with a severe peanut allergy presents with stridor, hypotension, and urticaria. After calling for help, which is the first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

IM adrenaline (epinephrine) 0.5 mg

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IV hydrocortisone

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IV chlorphenamine

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Nebulised salbutamol

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Oral antihistamines

MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis

A 22-year-old with a severe peanut allergy presents with stridor, hypotension, and urticaria. After calling for help, which is the first-line treatment?