Question

A patient in the ED has anaphylaxis with airway symptoms and hypotension. What is the first-line treatment and dose?

Accepted Answer

IM epinephrine 0.3-0.5 mg (1 mg/mL) into the anterolateral thigh

Answer

IV epinephrine 1 mg push

Answer

Nebulized albuterol followed by steroids

Answer

IM diphenhydramine 50 mg

Answer

High-dose IV methylprednisolone

Practice question

A patient in the ED has anaphylaxis with airway symptoms and hypotension. What is the first-line treatment and dose?