Anesthetic Management in a Patient with Latex Anaphylaxis after Tourniquet Release: A case report.
10.4097/kjae.2006.50.4.466
- Author:
Jin Young LEE
1
;
Hyun Chul LEE
;
Youn Jung PARK
;
Mi Hwa JUNG
;
Young Ryong CHOI
;
Rim Soo WON
Author Information
1. Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea. l7035@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
anaphylaxis;
anesthesia;
latex
- MeSH:
Anaphylaxis*;
Anesthesia;
Elbow;
Humans;
Hypersensitivity;
Hypersensitivity, Immediate;
Latex*;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Tourniquets*
- From:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
2006;50(4):466-468
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Latex is the second most common cause of anaphylaxis during anesthesia. The increasing number of reports of latex-induced anaphylaxis are a major concern for anesthesiologists. We encountered a 56-year-old male patient who developed severe anaphylactic shock whilst under anesthesia when the tourniquet was deflated during elbow arthrolysis. A subsequent allergy workup revealed an IgE mediated hypersensitivity to latex. This case highlights the need for anesthesiologists to be able to diagnose the signs and symptoms of allergic reactions in patients under anesthesia.
