A 24-year-old with peanut-induced anaphylaxis develops hypotension and wheeze. What is the correct initial epinephrine dose and route for adults?...

Question

A 24-year-old with peanut-induced anaphylaxis develops hypotension and wheeze. What is the correct initial epinephrine dose and route for adults?

Accepted Answer

0.01 mg/kg of 1 mg/mL (1:1000) IM (max 0.5 mg) in the anterolateral thigh

Answer

0.5 mg IV push, then infusion if needed

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0.3 mg subcutaneous every 5 minutes

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1 mg IV push immediately

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0.1 mg intranasal as first-line

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis