Immunology

Question 1

is skin prick or skin patch better for allergy testing?

Answer 1

skin prick

(patch is used for contact dermatitis)

Question 2

After how many IM adrenaline shots is anaphylaxis considered refractory and what do you do?

Answer 2

IM adrenaline
5mins
IM adrenaline

If at this point, no response, it is considered refractory. Initiate IV adrenaline infusion.
(even further down the line, would be things like vasopressors)