Question

A 26-year-old man presents with sudden onset generalised urticaria, wheeze and hypotension 20 minutes after a bee sting. He is conscious but light-headed. What is the most important immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

IM adrenaline into the mid-anterolateral thigh

Answer

IV hydrocortisone

Answer

IV chlorphenamine

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Oral prednisone

Answer

High-flow oxygen alone

Practice question

A 26-year-old man presents with sudden onset generalised urticaria, wheeze and hypotension 20 minutes after a bee sting. He is conscious but light-headed. What is the most important immediate treatment?