Anaphylaxis arrest — DipIMC MCQ
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Correct answer: A — Start ALS and treat anaphylaxis as a reversible cause
Start ALS and treat anaphylaxis as a reversible cause is the best answer because anaphylaxis can cause hypoxic and distributive arrest and requires standard ALS plus cause-specific treatment. Wait for imaging before intervening is less appropriate because imaging is not available or appropriate before treating a clinical life threat; Transport without treating the identified time-critical problem is less appropriate because movement alone may not reverse the immediate physiology. Give a large crystalloid bolus before controlling the injury and Delay intervention until arrival at hospital are also suboptimal because they move attention away from the key pre-hospital priority.. The key DipIMC principle is to treat immediate reversible threats, communicate clearly and move the patient toward the right definitive care.
Reference: Resuscitation Council UK Guidelines; JRCALC Guidelines