Question

A 45-year-old man presents with acute onset of lip and tongue swelling, wheeze, urticaria and hypotension (BP 70/40 mm Hg) after eating peanuts. According to anaphylaxis guidelines, what is the most important immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular adrenaline into the lateral thigh

Answer

Intravenous antihistamines

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Intravenous corticosteroids

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High-dose inhaled salbutamol only

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Rapid infusion of IV fluids alone

Practice question

A 45-year-old man presents with acute onset of lip and tongue swelling, wheeze, urticaria and hypotension (BP 70/40 mm Hg) after eating peanuts. According to anaphylaxis guidelines, what is the most important immediate treatment?