Anaphylaxis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the doses and route in an adult for:
1) Adrenaline
2) Chlorphenamine
3) Hydrocortisone
A
0.5mL of IM adrenaline in 1:1000 solution (1mg/mL)
10mg of slow IV chlorphenamine
200mg of slow IV hydrocortisone
2
Q
Why ward the patient after anaphylaxis?
A
To look for biphasic reactions
3
Q
What blood test can you to do to confirm anaphylaxis?
A
Serum tryptase
