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MediumThe first‑line treatment is intramuscular epinephrine into the mid‑anterolateral thigh at 0.01 mg/kg (max 0.5 mg in adults); for 80 kgAAAAI/ACAAI Practice Parameter (2023): Anaphylaxisemergency medicine

A 28-year-old presents with anaphylaxis after a peanut exposure (hypotension, wheeze, urticaria). Weight 80 kg. First definitive treatment?

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