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Perioperative Anaphylaxis

  • P. M. Mertes
  • , K. Tajima
  • , M. A. Regnier-Kimmoun
  • , M. Lambert
  • , G. Iohom
  • , R. M. Guéant-Rodriguez
  • , J. M. Malinovsky
  • CHU de Nancy
  • Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale
  • Hôpital d'adultes de Brabois
  • Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Reims

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Abstract

The incidence of immune-mediated anaphylaxis during anesthesia ranges from 1 in 10,000 to 1 in 20,000. Neuromuscular blocking agents are most frequently incriminated, followed by latex and antibiotics, although any drug or substance used may be a culprit. Diagnosis relies on tryptase measurements at the time of the reaction and skin tests, specific immunoglobulin E, or basophil activation assays. Treatment consists of rapid volume expansion and epinephrine administration titrated to symptom severity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)761-789
Number of pages29
JournalMedical Clinics of North America
Volume94
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2010

Keywords

  • Anaphylaxis
  • Anesthesia
  • Antibiotics
  • Epinephrine
  • Latex
  • Neuromuscular blocking agent
  • Skin test
  • Tryptase

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