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| Year : 2015 | Volume
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| Issue : 1 | Page : 106-109 |
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A rare case of ceftriaxone induced anaphylaxis in anaethesia practice
Anita Kumari1, Ruchi Gupta1, Sukhminder Jit Singh Bajwa2, Jagdeep1
1 Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Sri Guru Ramdas Medical College and Hospital, Amritsar, Punjab, India
2 Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital, Banur, Punjab, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Sukhminder Jit Singh Bajwa
Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital, Ram Nagar, Banur - 147 001, Punjab
India
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DOI: 10.4103/2321-4848.154958
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Medications are among the second most common cause of anaphylaxis and the primary cause of anaphylaxis in adults. The most common classes of drugs causing anaphylaxis are antibiotics especially β-lactam antibiotics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Diagnosis of anaphylaxis is clinically based and usually straight forward. However data on epidemiology of anaphylaxis, particularly the most profound and life threatening form such as anaphylactic shock is limited and thought to be under-reported. In spite of negative skin testing, our patient had severe reaction resulting in anaphylactic shock after antibiotic administration but was managed successfully without any residual compromise. This case reflects the limitations of screening test done preoperatively for the diagnosis of sensitization to the drugs. |
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