A 23-year-old woman known to have severe peanut allergy accidentally ingests peanuts and develops generalised urticaria, wheeze and hypotension. She i...

Question

A 23-year-old woman known to have severe peanut allergy accidentally ingests peanuts and develops generalised urticaria, wheeze and hypotension. She is conscious but dyspnoeic. Weight is estimated at 60 kg. According to current Australian guidance, what is the appropriate initial dose and route of adrenaline?

Accepted Answer

0.5 mg intramuscularly in the lateral thigh

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0.15 mg intramuscularly in the lateral thigh

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0.3 mg intramuscularly in the lateral thigh

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1 mg intravenous bolus

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0.5 mg subcutaneously in the upper arm

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis