A 7-year-old child presents at a community sporting event with sudden onset of wheeze, urticaria, lip swelling, and abdominal pain after eating a snac...

Question

A 7-year-old child presents at a community sporting event with sudden onset of wheeze, urticaria, lip swelling, and abdominal pain after eating a snack containing peanuts. She weighs approximately 25 kg. Per RCUK anaphylaxis guidelines, what is the correct IM adrenaline dose for a child aged 6-12 years?

Accepted Answer

300 micrograms (0.3 mL of 1:1000)

Answer

500 micrograms (0.5 mL of 1:1000)

Answer

150 micrograms (0.15 mL of 1:1000)

Answer

100 micrograms (0.1 mL of 1:1000)

Answer

250 micrograms (0.25 mL of 1:1000)

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Paediatric Adrenaline Dose - Anaphylaxis