A 28-year-old with severe anaphylaxis receives two doses of IM epinephrine with partial response. Which airway/infusion step is recommended?...

Question

A 28-year-old with severe anaphylaxis receives two doses of IM epinephrine with partial response. Which airway/infusion step is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Start epinephrine infusion if persistent hypotension despite repeated IM doses

Answer

Delay airway management until steroids work

Answer

Avoid oxygen to prevent free radical injury

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Use only antihistamines and observe

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Intubation is contraindicated in anaphylaxis

hard MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis