Anaphylaxis due to suxamethonium--manifested at induction of anaesthesia by bradycardia and cardiac arrest.
This case report describes an unusual presentation of a severe anaphylactic reaction following induction of anaesthesia in an elderly male patient. Full recovery followed protracted resuscitation.
Porter
J M
JM
Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Mater Hospital, Dublin.
Magner
J
J
Phelan
D
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D000368:Aged; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy; D000758:Anesthesia / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D001913:Bowen's Disease / Q000601:surgery; D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009467:Neuromuscular Depolarizing Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D013390:Succinylcholine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D009467:Neuromuscular Depolarizing Agents; D013390:Succinylcholine