Severe Anaphylaxis to Volplex, a Colloid Solution during Cesarean Section: A Case Report and Review
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening event that can occur anytime during pregnancy. It has been reported following administration of various substances with adverse maternal and neonatal consequences. It should be considered in the differential diagnosis of intrapartum collapse. We encountered a case o...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2009-01-01
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Series: | Obstetrics and Gynecology International |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/374791 |
Summary: | Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening event that can occur anytime during pregnancy. It has been reported following administration of various substances with adverse maternal and neonatal consequences. It should be considered in the differential diagnosis of intrapartum collapse. We encountered a case of severe anaphylactic reaction following a routine cesarean section. It is very important that all members of the perinatal team are aware of early recognition and management of anaphylactic reaction. We think that it is important to highlight this as a further case report of severe anaphylactic reaction to a colloid solution and discuss the pathophysiology and
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ISSN: | 1687-9589 1687-9597 |