title: Anaphylaxis: etiology and guidelines for management.
abstract: The successful management of anaphylaxis requires a thorough understanding of this syndrome and the application of various therapeutic agents. Although the mechanisms responsible for human anaphylaxis are not fully known, sufficient data and clinical experience are available to guide the anesthesiologist faced with this medical emergency.
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000322:Adrenergic Agonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000378:metabolism; D000242:Cyclic AMP / Q000378:metabolism; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006636:Histamine Release; D006801:Humans; D010276:Parasympatholytics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013189:SRS-A / Q000378:metabolism; D014970:Xanthines / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000322:Adrenergic Agonists; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists; D010276:Parasympatholytics; D013189:SRS-A; D014970:Xanthines; D000242:Cyclic AMP