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A 34-year-old woman undergoing routine dental treatment becomes acutely unwell. Within minutes she develops widespread urticaria, swelling of the lips and face, an audible wheeze and light-headedness; her blood pressure is falling. What is the most appropriate immediate management?
Why A
This is anaphylaxis — sudden onset with Airway/Breathing/Circulation compromise (wheeze, falling blood pressure) alongside skin changes. Adrenaline is the only life-saving treatment and must be given first: in an adult, 500 micrograms intramuscularly (0.5 mL of 1:1000) into the anterolateral thigh, repeated after 5 minutes if there is no improvement. Hence option A. Exam tip: two distractors do the killing here — the 1 mg / 1:10,000 IV arrest dose dressed up as an anaphylaxis answer, and reaching for an antihistamine or steroid first. The immediate answer to anaphylaxis is always IM adrenaline. Guideline note (Resus Council UK 2021): adult IM adrenaline 500 micrograms, repeat after 5 min if features persist; antihistamines and corticosteroids are not part of immediate management. Paediatric IM doses: >12 y 500 micrograms, 6-12 y 300 micrograms, <6 y 150 micrograms.
Source · Resuscitation Council UK - Emergency treatment of anaphylaxis
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