Question

A 45-year-old man is stung by a wasp. Within minutes, he develops widespread urticaria, facial swelling, wheezing, and feels faint. His blood pressure is 80/50 mmHg and heart rate is 120 bpm. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Adrenaline 500 micrograms (0.5ml of 1:1000) intramuscularly

Answer

Chlorphenamine 10mg IV

Answer

Hydrocortisone 200mg IV

Answer

Adrenaline 1mg (1:10,000) intravenously

Answer

Salbutamol 5mg nebulised

Practice question

A 45-year-old man is stung by a wasp. Within minutes, he develops widespread urticaria, facial swelling, wheezing, and feels faint. His blood pressure is 80/50 mmHg and heart rate is 120 bpm. What is the most appropriate immediate management?