General - Anaphylaxis

Question 1

What dose of adrenaline can be given to <6 month olds?

Answer 1

100-150 micrograms

Question 2

What dose of adrenaline can be given to 6 month olds to 6 year olds?

Answer 2

150 micrograms

Question 3

What dose of adrenaline can be given to 6-12 year olds?

Answer 3

300 micrograms

Question 4

What dose of adrenaline can be given to people over 12 years old?

Answer 4

500 micrograms

Question 5

How often can adrenaline be given?

Answer 5

Every 5 mins

Question 6

What’s the best site for IM adrenaline injection

Answer 6

Anterolateral aspect of the middle third of the thigh

Question 7

Serum what is raised after anaphylaxis?

Answer 7

Tryptase