Survival from perioperative anaphylaxis in Western Australia 2000–2009
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Perioperative anaphylaxis.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE 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. CONTENT The diagnostic tests are primarily to avoid further major events. The mainstays of treatment are adrenaline and intravenous fluids. CONCLUSION...
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عنوان ژورنال: British Journal of Anaesthesia
سال: 2013
ISSN: 0007-0912
DOI: 10.1093/bja/aet117