Question

A 25-year-old woman develops generalised urticaria, throat tightness, wheeze and hypotension 10 minutes after a bee sting. She weighs 70 kg. According to Australian anaphylaxis guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial dose and route of adrenaline?

Accepted Answer

0.5 mg intramuscular 1:1 000 adrenaline into the mid-lateral thigh

Answer

0.1 mg intravenous bolus of 1:10 000 adrenaline

Answer

0.3 mg intramuscular 1:1 000 adrenaline into the deltoid

Answer

1 mg subcutaneous 1:1 000 adrenaline

Answer

2 mg nebulised adrenaline

Practice question

A 25-year-old woman develops generalised urticaria, throat tightness, wheeze and hypotension 10 minutes after a bee sting. She weighs 70 kg. According to Australian anaphylaxis guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial dose and route of adrenaline?