A 12yo girl when playing in the garden accidentally stepped on a hive and was bitten several
times. She has numerous wheals on her body and complains of severe itching. What is the single
most appropriate management?
a. Oral antihistamine
b. IV antihistamine
c. IM adrenaline
d. Oral ciprofloxacin
e. Reassurance
answer: A
no signs of anaphylactic shock, numerous wheels due to numerous bites, simple ttt to reduce itching
12yr old? Severally bitten? Numerous wheals?
ReplyDeleteNah. I disagree.