Question

A 6-year-old boy weighing 20 kg develops sudden generalised urticaria, wheeze, hypotension and vomiting 10 minutes after eating peanuts. He is brought to the emergency department. According to ASCIA acute anaphylaxis guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial dose and route of adrenaline?

Accepted Answer

0.2 mg IM of 1:1,000 adrenaline into the lateral thigh

Answer

0.05 mg IV bolus of 1:10,000 adrenaline

Answer

0.5 mg IM of 1:1,000 adrenaline

Answer

0.02 mg IM of 1:1,000 adrenaline

Answer

0.5 mg SC of 1:1,000 adrenaline

Practice question

A 6-year-old boy weighing 20 kg develops sudden generalised urticaria, wheeze, hypotension and vomiting 10 minutes after eating peanuts. He is brought to the emergency department. According to ASCIA acute anaphylaxis guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial dose and route of adrenaline?