A 24-year-old with severe anaphylaxis received two doses of IM epinephrine with persistent hypotension. Next step per practice parameters?...

Question

A 24-year-old with severe anaphylaxis received two doses of IM epinephrine with persistent hypotension. Next step per practice parameters?

Accepted Answer

Start continuous IV epinephrine infusion with monitoring

Answer

Give only antihistamines now

Answer

Stop treating

Answer

Start beta-blocker for tachycardia

Answer

Administer IV epinephrine bolus 1 mg

Refractory Anaphylaxis — MRCEM SBA MCQ