Question

A 35-year-old woman with a severe nut allergy experienced anaphylaxis last year. She is asking about epinephrine dosing for future events. What is the recommended adult intramuscular (IM) dose and site?

Accepted Answer

0.3-0.5 mg IM anterolateral thigh

Answer

0.1 mg IM deltoid

Answer

0.15 mg IM vastus lateralis

Answer

1 mg IV push

Answer

0.5 mg subcutaneous abdomen

Practice question

A 35-year-old woman with a severe nut allergy experienced anaphylaxis last year. She is asking about epinephrine dosing for future events. What is the recommended adult intramuscular (IM) dose and site?