A 5-year-old child with a history of mild asthma develops generalised urticaria, facial swelling, wheeze and hypotension shortly after eating peanuts ...

Question

A 5-year-old child with a history of mild asthma develops generalised urticaria, facial swelling, wheeze and hypotension shortly after eating peanuts at a community event. According to Canadian anaphylaxis guidelines, what is the first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular adrenaline (epinephrine) into the mid-anterolateral thigh

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Intravenous antihistamines

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Inhaled salbutamol alone

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High-dose corticosteroids intravenously

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Observation only because symptoms may resolve

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis

A 5-year-old child with a history of mild asthma develops generalised urticaria, facial swelling, wheeze and hypotension shortly after eating peanuts at a community event. According to Canadian anaphylaxis guidelines, what is the first-line treatment?