Question

A 30-year-old man weighing 80 kg presents with anaphylaxis after a peanut exposure: hypotension, wheeze and urticaria. What is the correct initial dose and route of adrenaline for community or ED management?

Accepted Answer

0.5 mg (0.5 mL of 1:1000) IM into the lateral thigh

Answer

1 mg IV bolus of 1:1000 solution

Answer

0.1 mg IM into the deltoid

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0.5 mg subcutaneously into the arm

Answer

Continuous IV adrenaline infusion as first-line

Practice question

A 30-year-old man weighing 80 kg presents with anaphylaxis after a peanut exposure: hypotension, wheeze and urticaria. What is the correct initial dose and route of adrenaline for community or ED management?