Question

A 24-year-old man with known peanut allergy develops generalised urticaria, lip swelling, hoarse voice and dyspnoea minutes after accidental exposure. BP is 95/60 mmHg. According to anaphylaxis guidelines, what is the most important immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

IM adrenaline into the anterolateral thigh

Answer

IV chlorpheniramine

Answer

IV hydrocortisone

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Nebulised salbutamol only

Answer

IV fluids only

Practice question

A 24-year-old man with known peanut allergy develops generalised urticaria, lip swelling, hoarse voice and dyspnoea minutes after accidental exposure. BP is 95/60 mmHg. According to anaphylaxis guidelines, what is the most important immediate treatment?