Question

A 35-year-old woman with asthma develops generalised urticaria, lip swelling, wheeze, and hypotension (BP 80/50 mm Hg) 10 minutes after a bee sting. She weighs 70 kg. According to Canadian anaphylaxis guidance, what is the most important immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

IM adrenaline 0.01 mg/kg of 1 mg/mL solution into the lateral thigh

Answer

IV diphenhydramine 50 mg

Answer

High-dose inhaled salbutamol only

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IV hydrocortisone 200 mg

Answer

Oral loratadine 10 mg

Practice question

A 35-year-old woman with asthma develops generalised urticaria, lip swelling, wheeze, and hypotension (BP 80/50 mm Hg) 10 minutes after a bee sting. She weighs 70 kg. According to Canadian anaphylaxis guidance, what is the most important immediate treatment?