Question

A 22-year-old woman has anaphylaxis to peanuts treated successfully with two doses of intramuscular adrenaline in the emergency department. She is now asymptomatic. According to ASCIA recommendations, what is the MINIMUM observation period before considering discharge?

Accepted Answer

At least 4 hours after the last dose of adrenaline

Answer

1 hour after the last dose of adrenaline

Answer

24 hours in all cases regardless of response

Answer

No observation is required once symptoms resolve

Answer

48 hours to monitor for biphasic reactions in all patients

Practice question

A 22-year-old woman has anaphylaxis to peanuts treated successfully with two doses of intramuscular adrenaline in the emergency department. She is now asymptomatic. According to ASCIA recommendations, what is the MINIMUM observation period before considering discharge?