A case of hypersensitivity to gelafundin.
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.
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Department of Anaesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Changi General Hospital, Singapore.
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*
D003102:Colloids; D010952:Plasma Substitutes; D005780:Gelatin