Anaphylaxis

Question 1

Order of treatment for anaphylaxis

Answer 1

1. ABCDE
2. Adrenaline 1:1000 (0.5ml)
3. Fluids
4. Chlorphenamine (10mg)
5. Hydrocortisone (200mg)

Question 2

Dose of adrenaline in anaphylaxis for

• adult
• child >12yo
• child 6-12yo
• child <6yo

Answer 2

Adrenaline 1:1000 (IM)

• adult = 0.5ml
• child >12yo = 0.5ml
• child 6-12yo = 0.3ml
• child <6yo = 0.15ml

Question 3

Dose of chlorphenamine in anaphylaxis for

• adult
• child >12yo
• child 6-12yo
• child <6yo

Answer 3

Chlorphenamine (IM or IV)

• adult = 10mg
• child >12yo = 5mg
• child 6-12yo = 2.5mg
• child <6yo = 250milligrams/kg

Question 4

Dose of hydrocortisone in anaphylaxis for

• adult
• child >12yo
• child 6-12yo
• child <6yo

Answer 4

Hydrocortisone

• adult = 200mg
• child >12yo = 100mg
• child 6-12yo = 50mg
• child <6yo = 25mg