Question

A 4-year-old child is brought to the emergency department after ingesting a peanut. She develops rapid onset of urticaria, wheeze, stridor and hypotension. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular adrenaline 10 micrograms/kg of 1:1000 (maximum 0.5 mg) into the anterolateral thigh

Answer

Intravenous chlorphenamine

Answer

Oral prednisolone and observation

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Nebulised salbutamol only

Answer

Intravenous fluids alone

Practice question

A 4-year-old child is brought to the emergency department after ingesting a peanut. She develops rapid onset of urticaria, wheeze, stridor and hypotension. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?