16th February 2025

A 32-year-old lady with asthma and a known peanut allergy, who is 38 weeks pregnant, develops features suggestive of anaphylaxis after consuming a meal brought by a relative.

A 32-year-old lady with asthma and a known peanut allergy, who is 38 weeks pregnant, develops features suggestive of anaphylaxis after consuming a meal brought by a relative.

Her initial observations are: HR 125, BP 75/52, sats 90% on air, RR 22. There is an audible wheeze.

Which of the following management steps is the LEAST appropriate?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.