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 language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 761-789 |
| Number of pages | 29 |
| Journal | Medical Clinics of North America |
| Volume | 94 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2010 |
Keywords
- Anaphylaxis
- Anesthesia
- Antibiotics
- Epinephrine
- Latex
- Neuromuscular blocking agent
- Skin test
- Tryptase
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