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A 55-year-old woman collapses at a restaurant after eating a meal containing prawns. She develops widespread urticaria, angioedema of the lips and tongue, hoarse voice, wheeze and hypotension (BP 80/50 mmHg). She weighs approximately 70 kg. According to Australian resuscitation guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial dose and route of adrenaline?

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