A 28-year-old man with a known peanut allergy accidentally ingests peanuts and develops generalised urticaria, throat tightness, wheeze and hypotensio...

Question

A 28-year-old man with a known peanut allergy accidentally ingests peanuts and develops generalised urticaria, throat tightness, wheeze and hypotension. In the emergency department, what is the first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular adrenaline 0.5 mg of 1:1000 into the anterolateral thigh

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Intravenous hydrocortisone

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Oral antihistamines

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High-flow oxygen only

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Nebulised salbutamol only

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis

A 28-year-old man with a known peanut allergy accidentally ingests peanuts and develops generalised urticaria, throat tightness, wheeze and hypotension. In the emergency department, what is the first-line treatment?