Question

A 4-year-old is brought to the ED with suspected anaphylaxis after eating peanuts. He has facial swelling, wheezing, and hypotension. What is the immediate first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular adrenaline (epinephrine)

Answer

High-flow oxygen and IV fluids

Answer

Chlorphenamine (antihistamine) IV

Answer

Hydrocortisone IV

Answer

Nebulised bronchodilators

Practice question

A 4-year-old is brought to the ED with suspected anaphylaxis after eating peanuts. He has facial swelling, wheezing, and hypotension. What is the immediate first-line treatment?