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Latex anaphylaxis during late pregnancy.

P D Stewart1, D Bogod

  • 1Department of Anaesthesia, Nottingham City Hospital NHS Trust, UK.

International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Anaphylaxis to a latex urethral catheter during pregnancy is rare. This case highlights challenges in managing anaphylaxis and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation in pregnant patients, impacting both mother and child.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Latex allergy is a known clinical issue.
  • Anaphylaxis during pregnancy presents unique management challenges.
  • Urethral catheterization is a common procedure, even in pregnant patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of anaphylaxis to a latex urethral catheter in a term pregnancy.
  • To discuss the diagnostic and management strategies for anaphylaxis in pregnancy.
  • To highlight the complexities of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in pregnant patients.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical case presentation.
  • Diagnosis confirmed by clinical findings and immunological tests.
  • Management involved cardiopulmonary resuscitation, emergency cesarean section, and intravenous adrenaline.

Main Results:

  • Successful maternal resuscitation and outcome.
  • The neonate exhibited signs of severe perinatal asphyxia.
  • The case underscores the risks associated with latex exposure during pregnancy.

Conclusions:

  • Anaphylaxis to latex urethral catheters is an uncommon but serious event.
  • Resuscitation efforts in pregnant patients require specialized approaches.
  • Prompt recognition and management are crucial for maternal and fetal well-being.

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