An adult develops hives, wheeze, hypotension minutes after a sting. BP 82/48 mm Hg. Best immediate treatment?...

Question

An adult develops hives, wheeze, hypotension minutes after a sting. BP 82/48 mm Hg. Best immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular epinephrine 0.3-0.5 mg (1 mg/mL) in mid-anterolateral thigh

Answer

IV diphenhydramine and observe

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IV methylprednisolone first

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Inhaled albuterol only

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Supine positioning and fluids only

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis