Anaphylaxis Flashcards
In anyphylaxis in a <6 month old. What drug doses do you use?
Adrenaline 150 mcg (0.15ml 1 in 1,000)
Hydrocortisone 25mg
Chlorphenamine 250micrograms/kg
In anaphylaxis in a 6 month to 6 year old what drug doses do we use?
Adrenaline 150 mcg (0.15ml 1 in 1,000)
Hydrocortisone 50 mg
Chlorphenamine 2.5mg
In anaphylaxis in a 6-12 year old, what drug doses do you use?
Adrenaline 300 mcg (0.3ml 1 in 1,000)
Hydrocortisone 100 mg
Chlorphenamine 5 mg
In anaphylaxys in a child >12 years and an adult, what drug doses do you use?
Adrenaline 500 mcg (0.5ml 1 in 1,000)
Hydrocortisone 200 mg
Chlorphenamine 10 mg
How often can adrenaline be repeated if necessary?
Every 5 minutes
What is the best site for IM injections?
The anterolateral aspect of the middle third of the thigh.
What is the dose of adrenaline in cardiac arrest?
10ml 1:10,000 IV or
1ml of 1:1000 IV.