Chlorhexidine Anaphylaxis after Urethral Catheterization during Anesthesia : A case report / 대한마취과학회지
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
; : 104-106, 2007.
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in Ko
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ABSTRACT
Chlorhexidine is a widely used antiseptic and disinfectant that has eliminating effects on gram-positive bacteria, gram-negative bacteria, some mycobacteria, candida albicans, and some viruses. There have been a few reports regarding severe adverse reactions associated with chlorhexidine. But, there was no report about the anaphylactic shock due to chlorhexidine during anesthesia in Korea. We report a severe anaphylaxis reaction after the use of chlorhexidine jelly for the urethral catheterization, presenting the positive skin test for chlorhexidine. This case shows that the 'innocent' products such as urethral lubricants may elicit serious life-threatening reactions.
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Database:
WPRIM
Main subject:
Candida albicans
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Skin Tests
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Urinary Catheterization
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Chlorhexidine
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Lubricants
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Urinary Catheters
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Gram-Negative Bacteria
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Gram-Positive Bacteria
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Anaphylaxis
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Anesthesia
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Ko
Journal:
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
Year:
2007
Document type:
Article