Refractory Unforeseen Anaphylaxis Case in a Rural OR Unit
Joint Authors
Hafizi, Sayed
Nadeau, Christine
Gazarin, Mohamed
Mulligan, Emily
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-01-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A 35-year-old female patient with no previously documented allergies who was admitted for elective gynaecological surgery, developed rapid onset, severe anaphylaxis, with dyspnea and cardiovascular collapse, in the operating theatre after receiving routine IV cefazolin prior to induction of anesthesia.
She failed to improve with two doses of intramuscular epinephrine followed by two boluses of intravenous epinephrine, but responded to an epinephrine infusion.
She was assessed by Internal Medicine and discharged home the following day.
This event demonstrates the speed, severity, and profound hypotension in an allergic reaction from intravenous medication, challenges in managing anaphylaxis, and importance of prompt administration of epinephrine via IM route, followed by IV if necessary, in the OR.
The case highlighted the inability to ascertain the causative agent through typical allergy testing.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hafizi, Sayed& Nadeau, Christine& Gazarin, Mohamed& Mulligan, Emily. 2020. Refractory Unforeseen Anaphylaxis Case in a Rural OR Unit. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151420
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hafizi, Sayed…[et al.]. Refractory Unforeseen Anaphylaxis Case in a Rural OR Unit. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151420
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hafizi, Sayed& Nadeau, Christine& Gazarin, Mohamed& Mulligan, Emily. Refractory Unforeseen Anaphylaxis Case in a Rural OR Unit. Case Reports in Surgery. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151420
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1151420