Anaphylaxis to Chlorhexidine-Impregnated Central Venous Catheters in Spine Surgery
10.4055/jkoa.2022.57.3.254
- Author:
Byung-Wan CHOI
1
;
Chan-Sun PARK
;
Ho-Jin KIM
Author Information
1. Departments of Orthopedic Surgery, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
2022;57(3):254-259
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Attempts to lower rates of catheter-related bloodstream infection have led to the adoption of chlorhexidine-coated central venous catheters (CVCs) in several orthopedic surgeries. On the other hand, there is still some controversy regarding the advantage of reducing catheterrelated infections. This paper reports a case of severe anaphylaxis to chlorhexidine-coated CVCs when used in spine surgery. Before exposing the patients to chlorhexidine-coated CVCs, the risk of complications including anaphylaxis should be considered.
