Anaphylaxis

Question 1

Epinephrine

Anaphylaxis

Answer 1

Note: both 1/1000 and 1/10000 = 1 mg epi

• 0.3 -0.5 mg IM in thigh (0.15 mg IM if <30 kg) of 1:1000
• or, 1 ml of 1:10000 + 9ml NS = 10ug/cc and give 1-2ml (10 to 20 ug) pushes
• add entire syringe of 1/1000 or 1/10000 to 1 L NS and run wide open= 20-30 mcg/min

Question 2

Benadryl

• Adults
• Peds

Answer 2

H1 blocker

• 50 mg IV
• 1-2 mg/kg IV

Question 3

Solumedrol

• Adults
• Peds

Answer 3

steroid

• 125 mg IV
• 1 mg/kg IV

Question 4

Ranitidine

• Adults
• Peds

Answer 4

H2 blocker

• 50 mg IV
• 1 mg/kg IV

Question 5

Cimetidine

Answer 5

H2 blocker

Adults: 300 mg IV