Question

A 19-year-old man develops a generalised itchy rash and wheeze 20 minutes after a bee sting in a remote community clinic. Blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg, pulse 115/min, respiratory rate 26/min, SpO₂ 93% on room air. There is no IV access yet. What is the most important immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Give IM adrenaline into the anterolateral thigh

Answer

Establish IV access for fluids

Answer

Administer nebulised salbutamol only

Answer

Give oral antihistamines and observe

Answer

Place the patient upright in a chair

Practice question

A 19-year-old man develops a generalised itchy rash and wheeze 20 minutes after a bee sting in a remote community clinic. Blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg, pulse 115/min, respiratory rate 26/min, SpO₂ 93% on room air. There is no IV access yet. What is the most important immediate action?