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.
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Westmead Hospital and Community Health Services, NSW. emedwest@wm.general.wsahs.nsw.gov.au
Hertzberg
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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