A 40-year-old man presents with sudden onset of generalised urticaria, throat tightness, hoarse voice and dizziness 15 minutes after a bee sting. BP i...

Question

A 40-year-old man presents with sudden onset of generalised urticaria, throat tightness, hoarse voice and dizziness 15 minutes after a bee sting. BP is 82/50 mm Hg, HR 120, SpO₂ 92% on room air. According to current anaphylaxis management, what is the single most important immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular adrenaline 0.5 mg into the mid-anterolateral thigh

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Intravenous hydrocortisone

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Intravenous diphenhydramine

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Nebulised salbutamol

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High-dose oral antihistamines

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis

A 40-year-old man presents with sudden onset of generalised urticaria, throat tightness, hoarse voice and dizziness 15 minutes after a bee sting. BP is 82/50 mm Hg, HR 120, SpO₂ 92% on room air. According to current anaphylaxis management, what is the single most important immediate treatment?