ICU SAQs · Resuscitation & shock
Anaphylaxis — the emergency management
A CICM SAQ on anaphylaxis — the IM adrenaline 0.5 mg FIRST, the 100% O2, the IV fluid, the positioning, the tryptase.
On this page
Study tools
Target exams
CICMFFICMEDIC
Prompt
A patient receives IV contrast and within 2 minutes develops urticaria, wheeze, hypotension (SBP 80) and tongue swelling. Outline the immediate management.
Question
A patient receives IV contrast and within 2 minutes develops urticaria, wheeze, hypotension (SBP 80) and tongue swelling. Outline the immediate management.[1]
References2ShowHide
- [1]Cardona V, Ansotegui IJ, Ebisawa M, et al. World allergy organization anaphylaxis guidance 2020 World Allergy Organ J, 2020.PMID 33204386
- [3]Soar J, Pumphrey R, Cant A, et al. Emergency treatment of anaphylactic reactions--guidelines for healthcare providers Resuscitation, 2008.PMID 18358585