Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening clinical condition that results from the activation of mast cells/basophils, inflammatory pathways, or both. It can be specific (allergic), or non-specific (non-allergic). Most anaphylaxis are mediated by IgE, but there are also some mediated by IgM and complement activa...
OBJECTIVE: To assess the incidence of intra-operative immediate hypersensitivity reactions and anaphylaxis. METHODS: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted at the Department of Anesthesiology, University of São Paulo School of Medicine, Hospital das Clínicas, São Paulo, Brazil, from Janu...
Anaphylaxis remains one of the potential causes of perioperative death, being generally unanticipated and quickly progress to a life threatening situation. A narrative review of perioperative anaphylaxis is performed.
Fundamentos. Anafilaxia es una reacción alérgica seria y que puede causar la
muerte. Existen pocos datos sobre la incidencia y las características de anafilaxia
en Argentina.
Objetivos. Estimar la incidencia de anafilaxia en un sistema de salud prepago
de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Describir el conoci...
