Einstein (São Paulo) (Sep 2012)

Anaphylaxis with convulsions following intravenous fluorescein angiography at an outpatient clinic

  • Marcos Balbino,
  • Gisele Silva,
  • Gabriela Cardoso Tostes Pimentel Correia

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10, no. 3
pp. 374 – 376

Abstract

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Fluorescein is associated with minor adverse effects during retinalangiography, and most of these effects are not severe and notrelated to immunological mechanism. However, on rare occasions,anaphylatoid reaction can occur, and fatalities involving fluoresceinhave been described. Life threatening complications after intravenousinjection of sodium fluorescein require immediate intervention.Trainings for professionals are needed to standardize treatment forthis event.

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