A 24-year-old woman with a history of peanut anaphylaxis accidentally ingests peanuts. Within minutes she develops generalised urticaria, throat tight...

Question

A 24-year-old woman with a history of peanut anaphylaxis accidentally ingests peanuts. Within minutes she develops generalised urticaria, throat tightness and wheeze. She is hypotensive at 80/50 mmHg. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular adrenaline 0.5 mg into the lateral thigh

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Intravenous hydrocortisone 100 mg

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Nebulised salbutamol only

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Intravenous chlorpheniramine

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High-flow oxygen and observe without medications

au-acem MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis

A 24-year-old woman with a history of peanut anaphylaxis accidentally ingests peanuts. Within minutes she develops generalised urticaria, throat tightness and wheeze. She is hypotensive at 80/50 mmHg. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?