A 52-year-old with suspected anaphylaxis receives IM epinephrine with improvement. Next best step?...

Question

A 52-year-old with suspected anaphylaxis receives IM epinephrine with improvement. Next best step?

Accepted Answer

Add H1 antihistamine and consider systemic corticosteroids; prescribe epinephrine auto-injector and arrange follow-up

Answer

Observe briefly and discharge without further meds

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Start IV epinephrine infusion in all cases

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Admit all patients to ICU

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Avoid education on avoidance and action plan

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Post-Anaphylaxis Care