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*'''Adrenaline''', given intramuscularly, is the most important initial therapy.<ref name=SURF>{{cite web|url=http://www.mastcellssjukdom.se/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Nationella_rekommendationer_%C3%B6verk%C3%A4nslighetsreaktioner_kontrastmedel__PDF_2014-10-17.pdf|title=Hypersensitivity reactions against contrast media - Swedish Society of Uroradiology [Swedish: Överkänslighetsreaktioner mot kontrastmedel – SURFs kontrastmedelsgrupp] ], 2014-10-17}}</ref>
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*'''Adrenaline''', 0.3-0.5mg in adults, given intramuscularly, is the most important initial therapy.<ref name=SURF>{{cite web|url=http://www.mastcellssjukdom.se/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Nationella_rekommendationer_%C3%B6verk%C3%A4nslighetsreaktioner_kontrastmedel__PDF_2014-10-17.pdf|title=Hypersensitivity reactions against contrast media - Swedish Society of Uroradiology [Swedish: Överkänslighetsreaktioner mot kontrastmedel – SURFs kontrastmedelsgrupp] ], 2014-10-17}}</ref>
 
*'''Peripheral venous catheter''' and IV fluids are needed for everyone with anaphylaxis.<ref name=SURF/>
 
*'''Peripheral venous catheter''' and IV fluids are needed for everyone with anaphylaxis.<ref name=SURF/>
 
*Oxygen saturation, pulse and blood pressure are monitored.<ref name=SURF/>
 
*Oxygen saturation, pulse and blood pressure are monitored.<ref name=SURF/>
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!rowspan=2| Indication<ref name=SURF/> !!rowspan=2| Medication<ref name=SURF/> !!rowspan=2| Route<ref name=SURF/> !!colspan=2| Dosage<ref name=SURF/> !!rowspan=2| Effect<ref name=SURF/>
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! Adults !! Children
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*Severe hives
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*Labored breathing
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*Hypotension
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*Altered level of consciousness
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*Severe abdominal pains and vomiting
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| Injection of '''adrenaline'''
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| Intramuscular in lateral thigh
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| 0.3 - 0.5 mg
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*0.01 mg/kg, up to 0.5 mg
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**10-20kg: 0.15 mg
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**≥20kg: 0.3 mg
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| Less than 5 min
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*Repeat every 5-10 min if needed
 
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==References==
 
==References==
 
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Revision as of 12:38, 22 May 2018

This page in a nutshell:
  • Adrenaline, 0.3-0.5mg in adults, given intramuscularly, is the most important initial therapy.[1]
  • Peripheral venous catheter and IV fluids are needed for everyone with anaphylaxis.[1]
  • Oxygen saturation, pulse and blood pressure are monitored.[1]


Indication[1] Medication[1] Route[1] Dosage[1] Effect[1]
Adults Children
  • Severe hives
  • Labored breathing
  • Hypotension
  • Altered level of consciousness
  • Severe abdominal pains and vomiting
Injection of adrenaline Intramuscular in lateral thigh 0.3 - 0.5 mg
  • 0.01 mg/kg, up to 0.5 mg
    • 10-20kg: 0.15 mg
    • ≥20kg: 0.3 mg
Less than 5 min
  • Repeat every 5-10 min if needed

References