MSRA Emergency

Question 1

Anaphylaxis >12 years

Answer 1

0.5mls 1:1000 Adrenaline
500mcg

Question 2

Anaphylaxis 6-12 years

Answer 2

0.3mls 1:1000 Adrenaline
300mcg

Question 3

Anaphylaxis 6 months - 6 years

Answer 3

0.15mls 1:1000 adrenaline
150mcg

Question 4

Anaphylaxis <6 months

Answer 4

0.1- 0.15mls 1:1000 adrenaline
100-150mcg

Question 5

Define refractory Anaphylaxis

Answer 5

Ongoing respiratory or cardiovascular symptoms despite 2 doses of IM adrenaline

Question 6

Treatment for refractory Anaphylaxis

Answer 6

IV fluids
IV adrenaline infusion (Continue IM adrenaline 5 minutely until IV infusion can be started)
Start infusion at 0.5-1ml/kg/hr