Question

A 25-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with generalised urticaria, throat tightness, wheeze and hypotension after a peanut-containing meal. According to Australian anaphylaxis guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial dose and route of adrenaline for this adult?

Accepted Answer

0.5 mg intramuscularly into the lateral thigh

Answer

0.15 mg intramuscularly into the lateral thigh

Answer

0.3 mg subcutaneously into the upper arm

Answer

1 mg intravenous bolus

Answer

0.5 mg intradermally into the forearm

Practice question

A 25-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with generalised urticaria, throat tightness, wheeze and hypotension after a peanut-containing meal. According to Australian anaphylaxis guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial dose and route of adrenaline for this adult?