A 58-year-old woman with severe anaphylaxis received IM epinephrine twice. Persistent hypotension. Next recommended adjunct?...

Question

A 58-year-old woman with severe anaphylaxis received IM epinephrine twice. Persistent hypotension. Next recommended adjunct?

Accepted Answer

Start IV epinephrine infusion titrated to response

Answer

Administer high-dose antihistamines only

Answer

Start corticosteroids only

Answer

Avoid fluids

Answer

Nebulized epinephrine only

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Refractory Anaphylaxis