title: Management of allergy and anaphylaxis during oral surgery.
abstract: Minor and major allergic reactions occur during oral and maxillofacial treatment. Immediate diagnosis and pharmacologic intervention are imperative. Signs and symptoms may be variable. The early administration of epinephrine is critical.
authors.affiliation: Division of Anesthesia and Pain Control, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, 1 Kneeland Street Boston, MA 02111, USA. morton.rosenberg@tufts.edu
authors.forename: Morton B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Rosenberg
authors.forename: James C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Phero
authors.forename: Joseph A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Giovannitti
mesh_terms: D000322:Adrenergic Agonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000777:Anesthetics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000009:adverse effects; D018926:Anti-Allergic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000188:drug therapy; D001986:Bronchial Spasm / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000188:drug therapy; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D007022:Hypotension / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000188:drug therapy; D007428:Intradermal Tests; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures
chemical_list: D000322:Adrenergic Agonists; D000777:Anesthetics; D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D018926:Anti-Allergic Agents; D004837:Epinephrine
keywords: Allergy; Anaphylactoid; Anaphylaxis; Epinephrine