title: Suspected intraoperative anaphylaxis to gelatin absorbable hemostatic sponge.
abstract: Anaphylaxis under anesthesia is a life-threatening medical emergency that requires rapid identification and treatment. Allergies to agents with which the general population are likely to come into contact are usually identified, but patients are exposed to uncommon agents during anesthesia and surgery. Here, we describe a case of anaphylaxis under anesthesia implicating Gelfoam sponges.
authors: University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors: Joonyoung
authors: J
authors: Ji
authors: Edward J
authors: EJ
authors: Barrett
mesh_terms: D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D018926:Anti-Allergic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002675:Child, Preschool; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill; D004155:Diphenhydramine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005781:Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006490:Hemostatics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007022:Hypotension / Q000139:chemically induced; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D012882:Skin Tests; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000379:methods; D020390:Tooth Socket / Q000187:drug effects / Q000601:surgery; D018980:Williams Syndrome / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D018926:Anti-Allergic Agents; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D006490:Hemostatics; D004155:Diphenhydramine; D006854:Hydrocortisone
keywords: Anaphylaxis; Gelfoam; General anesthesia; Pediatric; Williams syndrome