Anaphylaxis: A life threatening but treatable condition

  • Shahid Adeel Department of Anesthesia & Intensive Care, King Hamad University Hospital, Bahrain
  • Mohammad Ismail Department of Anesthesia & Intensive Care, King Hamad University Hospital, Bahrain
  • Ch, ABHSA Department of Anesthesia & Intensive Care, King Hamad University Hospital, Bahrain
  • Mansour Abdelfattah Department of Anesthesia & Intensive Care, King Hamad University Hospital, Bahrain
Keywords: Anaphylaxis, Morbidity, Systemic hypersensitivity reaction

Abstract

We present a case of perioperative anaphylaxis associated with the administration of intraoperative antibiotics. Perioperative anaphylaxis remains an important preventable cause of morbidity and mortality during anesthesia particularly if diagnosed early. Diagnosis can be challenging because multiple drugs are administered simultaneously during anaesthesia and surgery and any of these agents can potentially cause anaphylaxis. Early suspicion, immediate diagnosis and prompt management are vital as early specific management of anaphylaxis improves the outcome.

Citation: Adeel S, Ismail M, Abdelfattah M, Elbahar M, Jawad A. Anaphylaxis: A life threatening but treatable condition. Anaesth Pain & Intensive Care 2014;18(3):282-284

Published
01-29-2019
How to Cite
Adeel, S., Ismail, M., ABHSA, C., & Abdelfattah, M. (2019). Anaphylaxis: A life threatening but treatable condition. Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care, 282-284. Retrieved from https://apicareonline.com/index.php/APIC/article/view/420
Issue
Vol.18 No.3(2014): July-September
Section
Case Reports