A life-threatening anaphylactoid reaction to polyvalent snake antivenom despite pretreatment.
A 44-year-old man suffered a life-threatening anaphylactoid reaction to polyvalent snake antivenom, although he had been given the recommended pretreatment. Further research is needed to determine if pretreatment is necessary.
Westmead Hospital and Community Health Services, NSW. emedwest@wm.general.wsahs.nsw.gov.au
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D000328:Adult; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000209:etiology*; D000997:Antivenins / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D011398:Promethazine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012910:Snake Venoms
D000997:Antivenins; D012910:Snake Venoms; D011398:Promethazine; D006854:Hydrocortisone; D004837:Epinephrine