Life-threatening Chlorhexidine Anaphylaxis: A Case Report
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
; : 72-74, 2017.
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ABSTRACT
Chlorhexidine is a common antiseptic and disinfectant used in the medical field. Allergy to chlorhexidine has been reported in the literature but life-threatening anaphylactic shock is rare. We present a case of severe anaphylactic shock due to chlorhexidine occurring during surgery. Literatures suggest that profound anaphylactic shock to chlorhexidine is commonly preceded by milder, non-specific reactions. These mild symptoms are often dismissed by both the patient and physicians alike. Direct questioning of these symptoms is necessary as a part of the pre-operative assessment and the patient should be referred for further immunology testing if indicated.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
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English
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Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
Year:
2017
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Article