title: A case of hypersensitivity to gelafundin.
abstract: We report a case of cardiovascular collapse after gelafundin infusion, a commonly used colloid. Risk factors for such a reaction and suggested alternative are reviewed. Awareness of this reaction is highlighted in view of its increasing popularity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anaesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Changi General Hospital, Singapore.
authors.forename: E L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Ong
mesh_terms: D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000209:etiology*; D003102:Colloids / Q000009:adverse effects; D005780:Gelatin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010952:Plasma Substitutes / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D003102:Colloids; D010952:Plasma Substitutes; D005780:Gelatin