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[Life-threatening anaphylactoid reaction following etomidate]
Der Anaesthesist
|April 1, 1985
Summary
A patient experienced a severe anaphylactoid reaction during anesthesia induction for heart surgery, which was caused by etomidate. Omitting etomidate allowed the surgery to proceed safely.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Cardiology
- Clinical Pharmacology
Background:
- Anaphylactoid reactions during anesthesia induction can be life-threatening.
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) requires careful anesthetic management.
- Etomidate is a common induction agent, but its potential for hypersensitivity reactions needs consideration.