Anaphylaxis

Question 1

S/S

Answer 1

Severe hypotension
Cardiac arrest
Bronchospasm
Wheezing
High inspiratory pressure
Angioedema
Airway swelling
Tachycardia
Arrhythmia
Flushing
Rash
Itching
Hives (or none)

Question 2

Primary meds for anaphylaxis

Answer 2

Epi
10-100 mcg IV
500 mcg IM
2-2.5mg ET

Question 3

Initial Meds for bronchospasm

Answer 3

Epi
-5-10 mcg IV
-200 mcg subQ

Ketamine
-10-50mg IV
-40mg IM

Magnesium sulfate
- 1-2g IV

Question 4

Meds for persistent bronchospasm

Answer 4

Benadryl (H1 antagonist)
-25-50 mg IV

Famotidine (H2 antagonist)
- 20mg IV

Corticosteroid
- 100mg hydrocortisone
- 125mg methyl prednisone