Question

A patient with anaphylaxis (hypotension, wheeze, urticaria) in clinic. What is the correct initial epinephrine dosing?

Accepted Answer

0.3-0.5 mg of 1:1000 (1 mg/mL) IM into the mid-anterolateral thigh; repeat every 5-15 minutes as needed

Answer

0.05 mg IV push then infusion

Answer

0.1 mg intracardiac

Answer

Nebulized epinephrine only

Answer

0.3 mg subcutaneous only

Practice question

A patient with anaphylaxis (hypotension, wheeze, urticaria) in clinic. What is the correct initial epinephrine dosing?