Question

A 25-year-old in ED with urticaria, wheezing, BP 86/58 received IM epinephrine once. Persistent symptoms after 10 minutes. Next best step?

Accepted Answer

Repeat IM epinephrine at 5-15 minutes and prepare for adjuncts

Answer

Administer antihistamines only

Answer

Start steroids only

Answer

Intubate immediately without trying epinephrine

Answer

Observe without additional therapy

Practice question

A 25-year-old in ED with urticaria, wheezing, BP 86/58 received IM epinephrine once. Persistent symptoms after 10 minutes. Next best step?