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Intraoperative anaphylaxis to latex.

J Swartz1, B M Braude, R F Gilmour

  • 1Department of Anaesthesia, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia = Journal Canadien D'Anesthesie
|July 1, 1990
PubMed
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A latex allergy caused a severe intraoperative anaphylactic reaction in a teen with spina bifida. Prophylaxis with antihistamines and steroids prevented subsequent reactions, highlighting latex as a critical allergen.

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Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Surgical Safety

Background:

  • Intraoperative anaphylaxis is a rare but life-threatening event.
  • Latex allergy is a known risk factor for adverse reactions during surgery.
  • Patients with spina bifida may have increased exposure to latex products.