A 27-year-old woman with known peanut allergy accidentally ingests peanut-containing food and develops generalised urticaria, throat tightness, and wh...

Question

A 27-year-old woman with known peanut allergy accidentally ingests peanut-containing food and develops generalised urticaria, throat tightness, and wheeze. According to Canadian anaphylaxis guidance, what is the most appropriate first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular adrenaline (epinephrine) 0.01 mg/kg (maximum 0.5 mg) into the mid-anterolateral thigh

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Intravenous antihistamines

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Oral corticosteroids followed by observation

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High-flow oxygen only

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Inhaled salbutamol alone

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis

A 27-year-old woman with known peanut allergy accidentally ingests peanut-containing food and develops generalised urticaria, throat tightness, and wheeze. According to Canadian anaphylaxis guidance, what is the most appropriate first-line treatment?