Anaphylaxis

Question 1

1. Sympathomimetic (Epinephrine)

Answer 1

0.3mg IM in thigh (0.15 mg IM if <30 kg), drip as below, alternatively 1ml 1:10,000 in 9cc NS flush in 1-2mL doses, can use inhaled epi for bronchospasm, but still need IM dose

Question 2

2. H1 Blocker (Benadryl)

Answer 2

50 mg IV

Question 3

3. Steriod (Solu-medrol)

Answer 3

125 mg IV

Question 4

4. H2 Blocker (tagamet)

Answer 4

300 mg IV

Question 5

4. H2 Blocker (zantac)

Answer 5

50 mg IV