A 32-year-old man with a history of atopy presents to the emergency department immediately after eating a restaurant meal. He has generalised urticari...

Question

A 32-year-old man with a history of atopy presents to the emergency department immediately after eating a restaurant meal. He has generalised urticaria, lip swelling, hoarse voice, and wheeze. Blood pressure is 90/60 mm Hg and oxygen saturation 90 percent on room air. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular adrenaline into the mid-anterolateral thigh

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Intravenous diphenhydramine

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Intravenous hydrocortisone

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Nebulised salbutamol alone

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Oral antihistamines and observation

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis