A 32-year-old woman develops generalised urticaria, throat tightness, wheeze and hypotension immediately after a bee sting while hiking. There is no I...

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A 32-year-old woman develops generalised urticaria, throat tightness, wheeze and hypotension immediately after a bee sting while hiking. There is no IV access yet. According to Canadian anaphylaxis guidance, what is the most important first treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular Adrenaline into the anterolateral thigh

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Oral cetirizine

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Intravenous hydrocortisone

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High-flow oxygen only

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Nebulised Salbutamol only

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis first-line treatment

A 32-year-old woman develops generalised urticaria, throat tightness, wheeze and hypotension immediately after a bee sting while hiking. There is no IV access yet. According to Canadian anaphylaxis guidance, what is the most important first treatment?