Anaphylaxis in pregnancy.
The intrauterine anoxic insult to the fetus of a woman who suffered anaphylactic shock raises concern about supporting uteroplacental perfusion during maternal therapy. We propose ephedrine as an appropriate first-line medication.
D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D000997:Antivenins / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004809:Ephedrine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005311:Fetal Hypoxia / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008431:Maternal-Fetal Exchange; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000628:therapy*; D012909:Snake Bites / Q000150:complications*
D000997:Antivenins; D004809:Ephedrine