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Intra-operative Anaphylaxis Due to Gelofusine in A Patient Undergoing Emergency Cesarean Section

Anthireddy Sandeep Kumar , B Krishna Chaitanya , Anthireddy Sandeep Kumar , Govardhanam Vaishnavi

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Indian Journal of Anesthesia and Analgesia 6(6):p 2253-2255, November-December 2019. | DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijaa.2349.8471.6619.59

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B Krishna Chaitanya, Anthireddy Sandeep Kumar, Govardhanam Vaishnavi. Intra-operative Anaphylaxis Due to Gelofusine in A Patient Undergoing Emergency Cesarean Section. Indian J Anesth Analg. 2019;6(6 Part - II):2253-2255.


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Background: Anaphylaxis due to a colloid plasma expander can occur peri-operatively even though it is uncommon. Case Presentation: This the case report of an intra-operative anaphylaxis due to gelofusine in a 31 year old Caucasian female who underwent emergency lower segment caesarean section. The patient was managed successfully and the procedure was completedly uneventfully. Conclusion: A high index of suspicion, immediate diagnosis and rapid institution of treatment are essential for a safe outcome of such incidents.


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B Krishna Chaitanya, Anthireddy Sandeep Kumar, Govardhanam Vaishnavi. Intra-operative Anaphylaxis Due to Gelofusine in A Patient Undergoing Emergency Cesarean Section. Indian J Anesth Analg. 2019;6(6 Part - II):2253-2255.


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Anaphylaxis; Gelofusine.

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