Emergency

Question 1

Medications associated with anaphylaxis?

Answer 1

Antibiotics, NSAIDs, GA, NM blocking agents, contrast agents, PPIs, latex

Question 2

What type of HS reaction is anaphylaxis?

Answer 2

Type I (IgE mediated)

Question 3

Risk factors for anaphylaxis?

Answer 3

Atopy, previous anaphylaxis, age, female

Question 4

Anaphylaxis likely when the following three criteria are met:

Answer 4

1. Sudden onset and rapid progression
2. Life-threatening A/B/C problems
3. Skin or mucosal changes (angioedema, urticaria, pruritus)

Question 5

Positioning in anaphylaxis?

Answer 5

Lie down and elevate legs

Question 6

Doses of other drugs in anaphylaxis in adults?

Answer 6

Chlorphenamine 10mg IV/IM slowly, hydrocortisone 200mg IM/IV slowly