Severe anaphylactoid reaction to hydroxyethyl starch.

Cullen, M J; Singer, M · Anaesthesia · 1990

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A case is presented of a severe anaphylactoid reaction to hydroxyethyl starch solution that occurred peri-operatively and required extended intensive management of the resultant bronchospasm and hypotension. Subsequent intradermal injection of hetastarch produced a delayed positive response, suggestive of a complement-mediated mechanism.

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