A 23-year-old with sudden wheeze and breathlessness after peanut exposure. BP 92/60, HR 120, widespread urticaria, hoarse voice. First-line treatment?...

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A 23-year-old with sudden wheeze and breathlessness after peanut exposure. BP 92/60, HR 120, widespread urticaria, hoarse voice. First-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

IM adrenaline 1:1,000 0.5 mL

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IV hydrocortisone

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IM adrenaline 1:10,000 1 mL

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Nebulised salbutamol only

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Chlorphenamine IV then observe

mrcem sba MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis

A 23-year-old with sudden wheeze and breathlessness after peanut exposure. BP 92/60, HR 120, widespread urticaria, hoarse voice. First-line treatment?