Allergic Reaction/Anaphylaxis

Question 1

Characterized by severe signs and symptoms including respiratory and cardiovascular compromise and 2 or more organ systems.

Answer 1

Anaphylaxis

Question 2

How to make Epi “push pressor”
Allergic reaction

Answer 2

Mix 1 mL (0.1 mg) Epi 1:10,000 concentration in 9mL saline (to make 100 mcg/10mL)

Question 3

Epi “push Pressor” administration rate:
Dose:
Route:
BP:

Answer 3

Push 0.5mL (5mcg) IV/IO at a time
Push slowly and after BP checks (every 1-5 minutes) to titrate a systolic BP of 90 mmHg

Question 4

Use caution administering Epi to what patients?

Answer 4

Over 40 years old or with cardiac history

Question 5

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Dose and Administration Route

Answer 5

1 mg/kg max dose of 50mg
IM / IV
Standing Order for A, I, P for Anaphylaxis
Physician Order for A for Allergic Reaction

Question 6

Epinephrine
Dose
Administration Route
Allergic Reaction

Answer 6

0.01 mg/kg max dose 0.5 mg
IM