A pre-hospital physician is managing a 30-year-old male in cardiac arrest from suspected anaphylaxis. The standard ALS algorithm is being followed. Wh...

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A pre-hospital physician is managing a 30-year-old male in cardiac arrest from suspected anaphylaxis. The standard ALS algorithm is being followed. What specific modification applies to anaphylaxis cardiac arrest?

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IV adrenaline doses may need to be higher than standard (consider 3-5 mg bolus rather than 1 mg) and large-volume IV fluid resuscitation is essential - anaphylaxis causes massive vasodilation and capillary leak

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Adrenaline should be withheld in anaphylaxis cardiac arrest

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Only IM adrenaline should be used in cardiac arrest

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Amiodarone is the first-line drug for anaphylaxis cardiac arrest

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Standard ALS without any modification

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis Cardiac Arrest - ALS Modifications

A pre-hospital physician is managing a 30-year-old male in cardiac arrest from suspected anaphylaxis. The standard ALS algorithm is being followed. What specific modification applies to anaphylaxis cardiac arrest?