A 36-year-old with anaphylaxis (diffuse urticaria, wheeze, hypotension 82/48) requires epinephrine. What is the correct dose and route?...

Question

A 36-year-old with anaphylaxis (diffuse urticaria, wheeze, hypotension 82/48) requires epinephrine. What is the correct dose and route?

Accepted Answer

0.3-0.5 mg IM 1 mg/mL (1:1000) in lateral thigh, repeat q5-15 min

Answer

0.3 mg IV 1:10,000, repeat q20 min

Answer

0.5 mg subcutaneous 1:1000, once

Answer

0.15 mg IM 1:1000 in deltoid

Answer

1 mg IV push 1:1000 immediately

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis