Revista Brasileira de Anestesiologia (Aug 2015)

Perioperative anaphylaxis

  • Marta Inés Berrío Valencia

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjane.2014.09.002
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 65, no. 4
pp. 292 – 297

Abstract

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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Anaphylaxis remains one of the potential causes of perioperative death, being generally unanticipated and quickly progress to a life threatening situation. A narrative review of perioperative anaphylaxis is performed.CONTENT: The diagnostic tests are primarily to avoid further major events. The mainstays of treatment are adrenaline and intravenous fluids.CONCLUSION: The anesthesiologist should be familiar with the proper diagnosis, management and monitoring of perioperative anaphylaxis.

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