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100 micrograms of intramuscular adrenaline may be considered for anaphylaxis in individuals less than 6 months of age.
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100 micrograms of intramuscular adrenaline
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Intravenous adrenaline should only be considered if no improvement is seen after 2 doses of intramuscular adrenaline. Expert help should be sought before starting IV adrenaline infusions for anaphylaxis.
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e
250 micrograms of intravenous adrenaline
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This patient is presenting with signs and symptoms characteristic of anaphylaxis, as demonstrated by the stridor and urticarial rash which started shortly after an external stimulus. The first-line treatment for individuals above the age of 12 years with anaphylaxis is to administer 500 micrograms of intramuscular adrenaline, usually via an EpiPen. Adrenaline can be repeated every 5 minutes, but expert help should be sought if symptoms do not improve after 2 doses.
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500 micrograms of intramuscular adrenaline
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300 micrograms of intramuscular adrenaline would be the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis in individuals between 6-12 years of age.
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300 micrograms of intramuscular adrenaline
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150 micrograms of intramuscular adrenaline would be the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis in individuals between 6 months and 6 years of age.
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150 micrograms of intramuscular adrenaline
Concept
Chapter
2693
3945
Emergency Management of Anaphylaxis
Topic
161
Emergency Medicine
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A 14-year-old male is assessed by an ambulance team. He has stridor, wheeze, and a widespread urticarial rash. His mother states that his symptoms started after he was stung by a wasp.

Given the most likely diagnosis, which treatment option should be offered first?
a