Anaphylaxis Flashcards
1
Q
Dose of adrenaline (age 12+)
A
500 mcg of 0.5 ml 1 in 1000 adrenaline
2
Q
Dose of hydrocortisone (age 12+)
A
200 mg
3
Q
Dose of chlorphenamine (age 12+)
A
10 mg
4
Q
When can adrenaline be repeated?
A
Every 5 mins
5
Q
Why does anyone with anaphylaxis need to be observed for 6-12 hours?
A
Possibility of a biphasic reaction (in 20%)
6
Q
How long after an attack is serum tryptase raised?
A
12 hours
