Question

A 28-year-old woman with a known peanut allergy accidentally ingests peanuts and develops generalised urticaria, lip swelling, dyspnoea and wheeze. She is hypotensive at 85/50 mmHg and tachycardic. According to ASCIA acute anaphylaxis guidelines, what is the most important immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular adrenaline 0.5 mg (1:1000) into the mid-lateral thigh

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Intravenous chlorphenamine

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Intravenous hydrocortisone bolus

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High-flow oxygen alone

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Sublingual adrenaline tablet

Practice question

A 28-year-old woman with a known peanut allergy accidentally ingests peanuts and develops generalised urticaria, lip swelling, dyspnoea and wheeze. She is hypotensive at 85/50 mmHg and tachycardic. According to ASCIA acute anaphylaxis guidelines, what is the most important immediate treatment?