| Autor: |
Kow RY, Low CL, Ruben JK, Zaharul-Azri MZ, Ng MS |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2017 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal, Vol 11, Iss 2, Pp 72-74 (2017) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
1985-2533 |
| DOI: |
10.5704/MOJ.1707.008 |
| Popis: |
Chlorhexidine is a common antiseptic and disinfectant used in the medical field. Allergy to chlorhexidine has been reported in the literature but life-threatening anaphylactic shock is rare. We present a case of severe anaphylactic shock due to chlorhexidine occurring during surgery. Literatures suggest that profound anaphylactic shock to chlorhexidine is commonly preceded by milder, non-specific reactions. These mild symptoms are often dismissed by both the patient and physicians alike. Direct questioning of these symptoms is necessary as a part of the pre-operative assessment and the patient should be referred for further immunology testing if indicated. |
| Databáze: |
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