A 36-year-old with anaphylaxis after a bee sting arrives hypotensive with diffuse urticaria and wheeze. What is the first-line treatment and dose?...

Question

A 36-year-old with anaphylaxis after a bee sting arrives hypotensive with diffuse urticaria and wheeze. What is the first-line treatment and dose?

Accepted Answer

IM epinephrine 0.3-0.5 mg of 1 mg/mL (1:1000) in the lateral thigh

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IV diphenhydramine 50 mg

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Nebulized albuterol only

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IV methylprednisolone 125 mg

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Place in Trendelenburg and observe

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis