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[An anaphylactic reaction to succinylcholine. A clinical case]
R Mittiga1, M De Vita, F Polimeni
1Servizio di Anestesia e Rianimazione, USL n.20 Presidio Ospedaliero di Soverato.
Minerva Anestesiologica
|May 1, 1990
Summary
A severe anaphylactic reaction occurred during anesthesia induction due to suxamethonium. Intradermal testing and blood tests confirmed suxamethonium as the trigger for this serious allergic reaction.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Immunology
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction.
- Suxamethonium is a common muscle relaxant used in anesthesia.
- Identifying specific triggers for anaphylaxis is crucial for patient safety.