A 34-year-old woman suddenly develops generalised urticaria, wheeze, stridor and hypotension after eating peanuts. She is conscious but breathless wit...

Question

A 34-year-old woman suddenly develops generalised urticaria, wheeze, stridor and hypotension after eating peanuts. She is conscious but breathless with SpO2 88% on air. What is the most appropriate first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Adrenaline 500 micrograms intramuscularly into the anterolateral thigh

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Chlorphenamine 10 mg intravenous

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Hydrocortisone 200 mg intravenous

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Salbutamol nebuliser only

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Rapid intravenous fluids without any drugs

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis

A 34-year-old woman suddenly develops generalised urticaria, wheeze, stridor and hypotension after eating peanuts. She is conscious but breathless with SpO2 88% on air. What is the most appropriate first-line treatment?