abstract cisplatin was the first of the platinum drugs. second-generation platinum derivative was carboplatin that its efficacy in the treatment of many malignancies is equal to cisplatin, and its toxicity profile is more favorable. here we report on a 50-year-old woman with a history of cervix cancer who developed a severe hypersensitivity reaction (hsr) to carboplatin. she was admitted to the...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Studies assessing the severity of anaphylaxis lack a comprehensive approach to collecting data on comorbidities that may worsen prognosis. Objective: Using the Elixhauser score (a systematic index associated with longer stay, hospital charges, and mortality), we determined which comorbidities were associated with more severe anaphylaxis. METHODS We based our study on ...

BACKGROUND AND AIMS Anaphylaxis during anaesthesia is a rare but serious problem. In contrast to the developed countries where databases of perianaesthetic anaphylaxis are preserved, none exist in India. We conducted a survey amongst Indian anaesthesiologists to study the incidence and aetiology of anaphylaxis during anaesthesia in India. METHODS A written questionnaire comprising 20 items wa...

The uniqueWorld Allergy Organization (WAO) Guidelines for the Assessment and Management of Anaphylaxis were created in response to the absence of global guidelines for anaphylaxis. They were developed after documenting that essential medications, supplies, and equipment for assessment andmanagement of anaphylaxis are not universally available worldwide. Additionally, they were developed with th...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Drug-induced anaphylaxis is an unpredictable and potentially fatal adverse drug reaction. The aim of this study was to identify the causes of drug-induced anaphylaxis in Portugal. METHODS During a 4-year period a nationwide notification system for anaphylaxis was implemented, with voluntary reporting by allergists. Data on 313 patients with drug anaphylaxis were recei...

Introduction Epidemiological data on anaphylaxis have been underestimated both in Poland and worldwide. Aim To evaluate the prevalence of anaphylaxis in Poland, including a classification by gender, age and residential region. Material and methods The data used in the analysis were derived from two sources, the National Health Fund records of healthcare services for 2008-2015 (official stat...

Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening medical emergency. Although it is uncommon, when it does occur prompt recognition and appropriate treatment are essential. This article describes how a multidisciplinary working party review of practices concerning the management of anaphylaxis in an acute hospital trust led to the introduction of standardised anaphylaxis emergency boxes.

Anaphylaxis prevalence has increased within the last few years. This may be due to a marked increase in allergic sensitization to foods especially in the pediatric population, as well as to an increase in outdoor recreational habits and the availability of new biologic medications. Furthermore, guidelines for the diagnosis of anaphylaxis have been published, thus facilitating the recognition of...

Background Exercise-induced anaphylaxis is a rare disorder characterized by the development of a severe allergic response occurring after mildto-strenuous physical activity. Food-dependent exercise-induced anaphylaxis (FDEIA) comprises 30-50% of all cases of exercise-induced anaphylaxis [2]. Diagnosis involves careful history and appropriate skin prick testing and food specific IgE levels [4,6]...