[Peroperative anaphylactic shock caused by latex].
A case is reported of severe anaphylactic shock occurring in a 32 yr old woman after foetal extraction during caesarean section. The agent responsible was the latex from the surgical gloves used. This was proved by the different allergological tests carried out: positive prick-tests to the latex, positive human basophil degranulation test and the finding of specific anti-latex IgE. All the tests carried out using the anaesthetic drugs were negative.
Jorrot
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Département d'Anesthésie-Réanimation, Cochin-Maternités, Paris.
Mercier
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Pecquet
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Jacquinot
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P
Conseiller
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C
D000328:Adult; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000209:etiology*; D000775:Anesthesia, Spinal; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D005932:Gloves, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007159:Immunologic Tests; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D007840:Latex / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011247:Pregnancy
D007840:Latex
Choc anaphylactique peropératoire au latex.