Anaphylaxis to thiopentone: a case report.
A case of anaphylaxis to thiopentone is reported and its immediate treatment with epinephrine is emphasized. Other reported cases of allergic reaction to thiopentone and to muscle relaxants are reviewed. There are no reliable diagnostic tests for allergy to these agents.
D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D000758:Anesthesia; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology*; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013874:Thiopental / Q000009:adverse effects*
D013874:Thiopental; D004837:Epinephrine