A 35-year-old man is brought to A&E with sudden onset generalised urticaria, facial swelling, wheeze and hypotension following a bee sting. He is brea...

Question

A 35-year-old man is brought to A&E with sudden onset generalised urticaria, facial swelling, wheeze and hypotension following a bee sting. He is breathless and has difficulty speaking. According to Resuscitation Council UK guidance, what is the most appropriate dose and route of adrenaline for initial treatment in this adult?

Accepted Answer

0.5 mg adrenaline intramuscular into the anterolateral thigh

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1 mg adrenaline intravenous

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0.1 mg adrenaline intravenous

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5 micrograms adrenaline intravenous bolus

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0.05 mg adrenaline intramuscular into the deltoid

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis