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Peyneau M, Zeller M, Paulet V, Noël B, Damiens MH, Szely N, Natsch A, Pallardy M, Chollet-Martin S, de Chaisemartin L, Kerdine-Römer S. Quaternary ammoniums activate human dendritic cells and induce a specific T-cell response in vitro. Allergol Int 2024:S1323-8930(24)00076-5. [PMID: 39237430 DOI: 10.1016/j.alit.2024.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND In many countries, neuro-muscular blocking agents (NMBAs) are the first cause of perioperative anaphylaxis. Epidemiological studies identified pholcodine, a quaternary ammonium-containing opiate as one of the sensitization sources. However, NMBA anaphylaxis exists in countries where pholcodine was unavailable, prompting the hypothesis of other sensitizing molecules, most likely quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs). Indeed, QACs are commonly used as disinfectants, antiseptics, preservatives, and detergents. Occupational exposure to QACs has been reported as a risk factor for NMBA anaphylaxis, but little is known about the sensitization mechanism and the capacity of these molecules to elicit an immune response. We aimed to establish the immunogenicity of QACs representative of the main existing chemical structures. METHODS We measured the sensitization potential of seven QACs (two polyquaterniums, three alkyl-ammoniums and two aromatic ammoniums) by using two standard dendritic cells (DCs) models (THP-1 cell line and monocyte derived-dendritic cells). The allergenicity of the sensitizing compounds was further tested in heterologous and autologous T-cell-DC co-culture models. RESULTS Amongst the seven molecules tested, four could modulate activation markers on DCs, and thus can be classified as chemical sensitizers (polyquaterniums-7 and -10, ethylhexadecyldimethylammonium and benzethonium). This activation was accompanied by the secretion of pro-inflammatory and maturation cytokines. Furthermore, activation by polyquaternium-7 could induce T-cell proliferation in heterologous and autologous coculture models, demonstrating that this molecule can induce a specific CD4+ T cell response. CONCLUSIONS We provide evidence at the cellular level that some QACs can elicit an immune response, which could be in line with the hypothesis of these molecules' role in NMBA sensitization.
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- Marine Peyneau
- Université Paris-Saclay, Inserm, Inflammation, Microbiome & Immunosurveillance, Orsay, France; AP-HP, Service d'Immunologie Biologique, DMU BIOGEM, Hôpital Bichat, Paris, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, Inserm, Inflammation, Microbiome & Immunosurveillance, Orsay, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, Inserm, Inflammation, Microbiome & Immunosurveillance, Orsay, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, Inserm, Inflammation, Microbiome & Immunosurveillance, Orsay, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, Inserm, Inflammation, Microbiome & Immunosurveillance, Orsay, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, Inserm, Inflammation, Microbiome & Immunosurveillance, Orsay, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, Inserm, Inflammation, Microbiome & Immunosurveillance, Orsay, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, Inserm, Inflammation, Microbiome & Immunosurveillance, Orsay, France; AP-HP, Service d'Immunologie Biologique, DMU BIOGEM, Hôpital Bichat, Paris, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, Inserm, Inflammation, Microbiome & Immunosurveillance, Orsay, France; AP-HP, Service d'Immunologie Biologique, DMU BIOGEM, Hôpital Bichat, Paris, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, Inserm, Inflammation, Microbiome & Immunosurveillance, Orsay, France.
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Harris DE. Rocuronium-Induced Anaphylaxis in the Perioperative Period: A Clinical Review. AORN J 2024; 119:47-58. [PMID: 38149896 DOI: 10.1002/aorn.14053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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Rocuronium, a nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent used for muscle relaxation especially during endotracheal intubation, can cause hypersensitivity reactions. This article provides an overview of anaphylactic reactions; risk factors; and the pathophysiology, presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing implications associated with rocuronium-induced anaphylaxis. Life-threatening anaphylaxis can be immunoglobulin E-mediated or non-immunoglobulin E-mediated and usually occurs after the first dose. Anaphylaxis can present with hypotension and bronchospasm; cutaneal symptoms, such as erythema, may not be obvious. Diagnosis is initially presumptive and may require a transesophageal echocardiogram to rule out other causes of hypotension (eg, pulmonary embolus). Emergency treatment begins with epinephrine administration and fluid boluses; cardiac support devices may be needed. Definitive diagnosis requires early measurement of histamine and tryptase levels and skin testing after the patient recovers from the reaction. Perioperative nurses should be prepared to participate in emergency treatment of anaphylaxis and advocate for testing for a definitive diagnosis.
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Mertes PM, Petitpain N, Tacquard C, Delpuech M, Baumann C, Malinovsky JM, Longrois D, Gouel-Cheron A, Le Quang D, Demoly P, Guéant JL, Gillet P. Pholcodine exposure increases the risk of perioperative anaphylaxis to neuromuscular blocking agents: the ALPHO case-control study. Br J Anaesth 2023; 131:S0007-0912(23)00104-6. [PMID: 36967281 DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2023.02.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) are among the leading cause of perioperative anaphylaxis, and most of these reactions are IgE mediated. Allergic sensitisation induced by environmental exposure to other quaternary ammonium-containing compounds, such as pholcodine, has been suggested. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between pholcodine exposure and NMBA-related anaphylaxis. METHODS ALPHO was a multicentre case-control study, comparing pholcodine exposure within a year before anaesthesia between patients with NMBA-related perioperative anaphylaxis (cases) and control patients with uneventful anaesthesia in France. Each case was matched to two controls by age, sex, type of NMBA, geographic area, and season. Pholcodine exposure was assessed by a self-administered questionnaire and pharmaceutical history retrieved from pharmacy records. The diagnostic values of anti-pholcodine and anti-quaternary ammonium specific IgE (sIgE) were also evaluated. RESULTS Overall, 167 cases were matched with 334 controls. NMBA-related anaphylaxis was significantly associated with pholcodine consumption (odds ratio 4.2; 95% confidence interval 2.3-7.0) and occupational exposure to quaternary ammonium compounds (odds ratio 6.1; 95% confidence interval 2.7-13.6), suggesting that apart from pholcodine, other environmental factors can also lead to sensitisation to NMBAs. Pholcodine and quaternary ammonium sIgEs had a high negative predictive value (99.9%) but a very low positive predictive value (<3%) for identifying NMBA-related reactions. CONCLUSIONS Patients exposed to pholcodine 12 months before NMBA exposure have a significantly higher risk of an NMBA-related anaphylaxis. The low positive predictive values of pholcodine and quaternary ammonium sIgEs precludes their use to identify a population with a high risk of NMBA-related anaphylaxis. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT02250729.
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- Paul Michel Mertes
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, INSERM U1255, FMTS de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.
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- Nancy Regional University Hospital Center, Regional Pharmacovigilance Center of Nancy, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, INSERM U1255, FMTS de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of MPI Unit of Methodology, Data Management and Statistic (UMDS), Nancy Regional University Hospital Center, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Department of MPI Unit of Methodology, Data Management and Statistic (UMDS), Nancy Regional University Hospital Center, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care Department, CHU de Reims, 51092 Reims Cedex and EA 3801 HERVI, Reims Champagne-Ardenne University, Reims, France
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- Hôpital Bichat-Claude Bernard, Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine Department, APHP, DMU PARABOL, Université Paris Cité, Bichat Hospital, Paris, France
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- Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine Department, DMU PARABOL, Université Paris Cité, Bichat Hospital, AP-HP, Paris, France; Antibody in Therapy and Pathology, Pasteur Institute, UMR 1222 INSERM, Paris, France
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- Allergology-Anesthesia Department, Hospital of Lyon Sud, Pierre Bénite, France
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- Division of Allergy, Department of Pulmonology, University Hospital of Montpellier, and IDESP, UMR UA11, University of Montpellier - INSERM, Montpellier, France
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- Nancy Regional University Hospital Center, Department of Molecular Medicine and National Center of Inborn Errors of Metabolism, Department of Hepato-gastroenterology, and UMRS 1256 N-GERE (Nutrition-Genetics-Environmental Risks), Institute of Medical Research, University of Lorraine, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Nancy Regional University Hospital Center, Regional Pharmacovigilance Center, Ingénierie Moléculaire et Ingénierie Articulaire (IMoPA), UMR-7365 CNRS, Faculté de Médecine, University of Lorraine, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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Au EYL, Mak HWF, Yeung MHY, Chiang V, Lam K, Wong JCY, Yeung HHF, Chan EYT, Lau CS, Li PH. Ten-year outcomes of Perioperative Anaphylaxis Workup Study in Hong Kong (PAWS-HK): Performance of diagnostic modalities. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2023:S1081-1206(23)00125-4. [PMID: 36842494 DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2023.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Studies on perioperative anaphylaxis (PA) in Asia are lacking. Furthermore, allergy workup for PA has largely been limited to the "silver standard" of skin tests (ST). Using in vitro tests as an adjunct to ST may improve and overcome these diagnostic challenges. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the clinical characteristics and diagnostic tests of patients with suspected PA through the Perioperative Anaphylaxis Workup Study in Hong Kong cohort. METHODS Patients with a diagnosis of PA over a 10-year period were recruited into the Perioperative Anaphylaxis Workup Study in Hong Kong. We reviewed the medical records, tryptase elevation, and diagnostic tests including ST, specific immunoglobulin E, and basophil activation tests (BAT). RESULTS In 151 patients with PA, diagnosis was reached in three-fourths of the cases (113/151, 74.8%). The most common culprits identified were neuromuscular blocking agents (25.8%), β lactams (17.2%) and chlorhexidine (13.9%). Severe anaphylaxis was associated with female sex, older age, elevated acute tryptase levels, and more cardiovascular manifestations during induction. Skin tests remained the most sensitive diagnostic modality overall (66.2%). BAT showed better performance for chlorhexidine and gelofusine anaphylaxis, with sensitivity of 80.0% and 79.6%, respectively. Specific Immunoglobulin E indicated even higher sensitivity (95.2%) than did ST (85.0%) and BAT (80.0%) for chlorhexidine anaphylaxis but performed poorly for other drugs. CONCLUSION Neuromuscular blocking agents remain the most common culprit in PA. There was a higher prevalence of gelofusine anaphylaxis in our cohort than was seen in the literature. Skin tests remain the most sensitive testing modality. In vitro tests for chlorhexidine and gelofusine showed promising results, but more studies to further elucidate its use are warranted.
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- Elaine Y L Au
- Division of Clinical Immunology, Department of Pathology Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong
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- Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Division of Clinical Immunology, Department of Pathology Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong
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- Division of Clinical Immunology, Department of Pathology Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong
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- Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Division of Clinical Immunology, Department of Pathology Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong
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- Division of Clinical Immunology, Department of Pathology Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong
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- Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Volcheck GW, Melchiors BB, Farooque S, Gonzalez-Estrada A, Mertes PM, Savic L, Tacquard C, Garvey LH. Perioperative Hypersensitivity Evaluation and Management: A Practical Approach. THE JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY. IN PRACTICE 2023; 11:382-392. [PMID: 36436761 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaip.2022.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Perioperative hypersensitivity (POH) is an uncommon, potentially life-threatening event. Identification of POH can be difficult given the lack of familiarity, physiological effects of anesthesia, draping of the patient during surgery, and potential nonimmunological factors contributing to signs and symptoms. Given the unique nature and large number of medications administered in the perioperative setting, evaluation of POH can be challenging. In this paper, we present a practical approach to management with an emphasis on understanding what happens in the operating room, the overlap of signs and symptoms between nonimmunological and immunological reactions, acute management, and subsequent evaluation. In addition, we provide a strategy for further review of an initially negative evaluation and emphasize the importance of establishing management plans for the patient as well as providing recommendations to the medical, anesthesia, and surgical teams for future surgeries. A critical factor for successful management at all points in the process is a close collaboration between the anesthesia and the allergy teams.
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- Gerald W Volcheck
- Division of Allergic Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
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- Frankland Allergy Clinic, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, St. Mary's Hospital, London, UK
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- Division of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Strasbourg University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Leeds Teaching Hospitals, NHS Trust, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Strasbourg University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
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- Allergy Clinic, Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Gentofte Hospital, Gentofte, Denmark; Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Anesthesiologists routinely manage patients receiving drugs and agents, all of which have the potential for anaphylaxis, the life-threatening presentation of an allergic reaction. Clinicians must be ready to diagnose and manage the acute cardiopulmonary dysfunction that occurs.
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- Charles Tacquard
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Strasbourg University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Emergency and Disaster Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Departments of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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Peyneau M, de Chaisemartin L, Gigant N, Chollet-Martin S, Kerdine-Römer S. Quaternary ammonium compounds in hypersensitivity reactions. FRONTIERS IN TOXICOLOGY 2022; 4:973680. [PMID: 36211198 PMCID: PMC9534575 DOI: 10.3389/ftox.2022.973680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Quaternary ammonium compounds (QAC) are commonly used disinfectants, antiseptics, preservatives, and detergents due to their antibacterial property and represent the first used biocides before phenolic or nitrogen products. Their common structure consists of one or more quaternary ammonium bound with four lateral substituents. Their amphiphilic structure allows them to intercalate into microorganism surfaces which induces an unstable and porous membrane that explains their antimicrobial activity towards bacteria, fungi, and viruses. QAC are thus found in many areas, such as household products, medicines, hygiene products, cosmetics, agriculture, or industrial products but are also used in medical practice as disinfectants and antiseptics and in health care facilities where they are used for cleaning floors and walls. QAC exposure has already been involved in occupational asthma in healthcare workers or professional cleaners by many authors. They also have been suggested to play a role in contact dermatitis (CD) and urticaria in workers using cosmetics such as hairdressers or healthcare workers, inciting reglementary agencies to make recommendations regarding those products. However, distinguishing the irritant or sensitizing properties of chemicals is complex and as a result, the sensitizing property of QAC is still controverted. Moreover, the precise mechanisms underlying the possible sensitization effect are still under investigation, and to date, only a few studies have documented an immunological mechanism. Besides, QAC have been suggested to be responsible for neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBA) sensitization by cross-reactivity. This hypothesis is supported by a higher prevalence of quaternary ammonium (QA)-specific IgE in the professionally exposed populations, such as hairdressers, cleaners, or healthcare workers, suggesting that the sensitization happens with structurally similar compounds present in the environment. This review summarizes the newest knowledge about QAC and their role in hypersensitivities. After describing the different QAC, their structure and use, the most relevant studies about the effects of QAC on the immune system will be reviewed and discussed.
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- Marine Peyneau
- Université Paris-Saclay, Inserm, Inflammation microbiome immunosurveillance, Châtenay-Malabry, France
- Department « Autoimmunité, Hypersensibilités et Biothérapies », DMU BioGeM, APHP, Hôpital Bichat, Paris, France
- *Correspondence: Marine Peyneau,
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- Université Paris-Saclay, Inserm, Inflammation microbiome immunosurveillance, Châtenay-Malabry, France
- Department « Autoimmunité, Hypersensibilités et Biothérapies », DMU BioGeM, APHP, Hôpital Bichat, Paris, France
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- CNRS, BioCIS, Université Paris-Saclay, Châtenay-Malabry, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, Inserm, Inflammation microbiome immunosurveillance, Châtenay-Malabry, France
- Department « Autoimmunité, Hypersensibilités et Biothérapies », DMU BioGeM, APHP, Hôpital Bichat, Paris, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, Inserm, Inflammation microbiome immunosurveillance, Châtenay-Malabry, France
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Perioperative anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening and under-recognized event most commonly caused by antibiotics, neuromuscular blocking agents, dyes, latex, and disinfectants. This review provides updates in the epidemiology and pathogenesis of perioperative anaphylaxis, discusses culprit agents, and highlights the tenets of management including a comprehensive allergy evaluation.
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- Mitchell M Pitlick
- Division of Allergic Diseases, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
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- Division of Allergic Diseases, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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Perioperative anaphylaxis (PA) is a rare but life-threatening condition that poses diagnostic and management challenges in the operating room. The incidence of severe perioperative reactions is estimated to be approximately 1:7000-10,000. Management involves both immediate stabilization of the patient and identifying the culprit agent. Identification is essential to prevent recurrence of the event in subsequent surgeries and to avoid unnecessary labeling of drug allergy. Identifying all possible exposures including medications, disinfectants, latex, and dyes and choosing the appropriate tests are essential for proper evaluation. To identify the culprit, primary testing modalities include tryptase at the time of the reaction with subsequent levels and skin testing with nonirritating concentrations to the medications and substances utilized during the procedure and those potentially used as alternates. This strategy provides guidance for future surgeries and procedures. Close collaboration between the allergy, anesthesiology, and surgery teams is essential for appropriate management of these patients at the time of the reaction, during the post event evaluation and in preparation for subsequent surgeries.
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Wang N, Zhang Y, Hu Y, Yang Q, Su Z. Serious bronchospasm induced by cisatracurium besylate: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e25516. [PMID: 33847670 PMCID: PMC8051963 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000025516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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RATIONALE Cis-atracurium as an intermediate-acting non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocker is widely used clinically with less causing cyclic fluctuations and less histamine release. As the use rate increases, allergic reactions and anaphylactoid reactions caused by cis-atracurium increase. PATIENT CONCERNS A 23-year-old woman underwent laparoscopic bariatric surgery. Airway spasm occurred after anesthesia induction and the operation was suspended. After adjustment, the anesthesia was performed with the same anesthetic scheme again. After induction, skin flushing and airway resistance increased, then the symptoms were relieved. When the cis-atracurium was given again, the symptoms of airway spasm reappeared immediately, and after communicating with the family, the operation was successfully completed with rocuronium. DIAGNOSES Serious bronchospasm induced by cisatracurium besylate. INTERVENTIONS The patient was undergone assisted ventilation with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and aminophylline 250 mg, methylprednisolone 80 mg were given intravenously. OUTCOMES There was no any obvious discomfort in the patient's self-report during the next day's visit. The patient was discharged 7 days later. No abnormalities were observed during following 4 weeks. LESSONS Although the anaphylactoid reactions caused by cis-atracurium are rare, the bronchospasm and anaphylactic shock caused by it greatly increase the risk of anesthesia, which should be taken seriously by clinicians. Increased vigilance in diagnosis, and treatment are essential to prevent aggravation and further complication.
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Vitte J, Sabato V, Tacquard C, Garvey LH, Michel M, Mertes PM, Ebo DG, Schwartz LB, Castells MC. Use and Interpretation of Acute and Baseline Tryptase in Perioperative Hypersensitivity and Anaphylaxis. THE JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY-IN PRACTICE 2021; 9:2994-3005. [PMID: 33746087 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaip.2021.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Revised: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Paired acute and baseline serum or plasma tryptase sampling and determination have recently been included as a mechanistic approach in the diagnostic and management guidelines of perioperative immediate hypersensitivity and anaphylaxis. The timing of this paired sampling is clearly defined in international consensus statements, with the optimal window for acute tryptase sampling between 30 minutes and 2 hours after the initiation of symptoms, whereas baseline tryptase should be measured in a sample collected before the event (preop) or at least 24 hours after all signs and symptoms have resolved. A transient elevation of the acute tryptase level greater than [2 + (1.2 × baseline tryptase level)] supports the involvement and activation of mast cells. Here, we provide the clinical, pathophysiological, and technical rationale for the procedure and interpretation of paired acute and baseline tryptase. Clinical examples, up-to-date knowledge of hereditary α-tryptasemia as a frequent cause of baseline tryptase of 7 μg/L and higher, mastocytosis, other clonal myeloid disorders, cardiovascular or renal failure, and technical improvements resulting in continued lowering of the 95th percentile value are discussed. Clues for improved management of perioperative immediate hypersensitivity and anaphylaxis include (1) sustained dissemination and implementation of updated guidelines; (2) preoperative sample storage for deferred analysis; (3) referral for thorough allergy investigation, screening for mast cell-related disorders, and recommendations for future anesthetic procedures; and (4) sustained collaboration between anesthesiologists, immunologists, and allergists.
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- Joana Vitte
- Aix-Marseille Univ, IRD, APHM, MEPHI, Marseille, France; IHU Méditerranée Infection, Marseille, France; IDESP, INSERM UMR UA11, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Immunology, Allergology, Rheumatology and the Infla-Med Centre of Excellence, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium; Immunology, Allergology, Rheumatology, Antwerp University Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium; AZ Jan Palfijn Gent, Department of Immunology and Allergology, Ghent, Belgium
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- Nouvel Hôpital Civil, hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, service d'anesthésie-réanimation chirurgicale, 1, place de l'Hôpital, Strasbourg, France
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- Allergy Clinic, Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Gentofte Hospital, Gentofte, Denmark; Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Aix-Marseille Univ, IRD, APHM, MEPHI, Marseille, France; IHU Méditerranée Infection, Marseille, France; Laboratoire d'Immunologie, CHU de Nîmes, Nîmes, France
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- Nouvel Hôpital Civil, hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, service d'anesthésie-réanimation chirurgicale, 1, place de l'Hôpital, Strasbourg, France
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Immunology, Allergology, Rheumatology and the Infla-Med Centre of Excellence, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium; Immunology, Allergology, Rheumatology, Antwerp University Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium; AZ Jan Palfijn Gent, Department of Immunology and Allergology, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va
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- Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Mass; Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass.
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Kalangara J, Vanijcharoenkarn K, Lynde GC, McIntosh N, Kuruvilla M. Approach to Perioperative Anaphylaxis in 2020: Updates in Diagnosis and Management. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep 2021; 21:4. [PMID: 33409706 DOI: 10.1007/s11882-020-00980-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The goal of the paper is to review the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and manifestations of perioperative anaphylaxis (POA). We seek to review the most common culprits of POA and different diagnostic modalities for evaluation. RECENT FINDINGS Specific IgE testing has a limited role in POA evaluation due to lack of widespread availability and low sensitivity. Basophil activation testing is complementary to skin tests and can assist NMBA sensitivity diagnosis in complex cases. In the past years, there has been an exponential increase in suspected teicoplanin allergic reactions in the European Union. Chlorhexidine is also being increasingly implicated as a culprit in POA. Multiple classes of perioperative medications cause POA. Diagnostic modalities available include skin testing with nonirritating concentrations, basophil activation tests, specific IgE, and drug provocation testing. An accurate record and critical analysis of perioperative events is more important than isolated test results. Future studies evaluating the pathophysiology of these reactions and other therapeutic strategies, such as targeting the MRGPRX2 receptor, are needed.
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- Jerry Kalangara
- Division of Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
- Atlanta VA Health Care System, Decatur, GA, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Atlanta VA Health Care System, Decatur, GA, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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Mertes PM, Hopkins PM. Mast cell activation tests: a new tool in the investigation of suspected perioperative allergic reactions? Br J Anaesth 2020; 125:856-859. [PMID: 32988603 DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2020.08.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/30/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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- Paul-Michel Mertes
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, FMTS de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.
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- Leeds Institute of Medical Research at St James's, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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van Cuilenborg VR, Hermanides J, Bos EME, Hollmann MW, Preckel B, Kooij FO, Terreehorst I. Perioperative approach of allergic patients. Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol 2020; 35:11-25. [PMID: 33742571 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpa.2020.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Perioperative allergic reactions are rare, yet important complications of anesthesia. Severe, generalized allergic reactions called anaphylaxis are estimated to have a mortality of 3.5-4.8%. Adequate recognition and handling of a severe perioperative anaphylactic reaction result in better outcomes, including less hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and death. The diagnosis of a perioperative allergic reaction can be difficult as the list of possible culprits of a perioperative allergic reaction is extensive. Making an informed guess on the causative agent and avoiding this agent in future anesthesia procedures is undesirable and unsafe. Therefore, to ensure future patient safety, a thorough investigation following a perioperative allergic reaction is mandatory. A collaborate approach by allergists and anesthesiologists is advised. In this article, we discuss the basic approach of the allergic patient and of patients with a suspected allergy to perioperatively administered medication.
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- Vincent R van Cuilenborg
- Dutch Perioperative Allergy Centre, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, Location AMC, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Anaesthesiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, Location AMC, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Dutch Perioperative Allergy Centre, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, Location AMC, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Anaesthesiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, Location AMC, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Dutch Perioperative Allergy Centre, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, Location AMC, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Anaesthesiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, Location AMC, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, Location AMC, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, Location AMC, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Dutch Perioperative Allergy Centre, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, Location AMC, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Anaesthesiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, Location AMC, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Dutch Perioperative Allergy Centre, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, Location AMC, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, Location AMC, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, the Netherlands.
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Recommendations for Diagnosing and Management of Patients with Perioperative Drug Reactions. CURRENT TREATMENT OPTIONS IN ALLERGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s40521-020-00253-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Garvey LH, Ebo DG, Mertes P, Dewachter P, Garcez T, Kopac P, Laguna JJ, Chiriac AM, Terreehorst I, Voltolini S, Scherer K. An EAACI position paper on the investigation of perioperative immediate hypersensitivity reactions. Allergy 2019; 74:1872-1884. [PMID: 30964555 DOI: 10.1111/all.13820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 125] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2019] [Accepted: 03/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Perioperative immediate hypersensitivity reactions are rare. Subsequent allergy investigation is complicated by multiple simultaneous drug exposures, the use of drugs with potent effects and the many differential diagnoses to hypersensitivity in the perioperative setting. The approach to the investigation of these complex reactions is not standardized, and it is becoming increasingly apparent that collaboration between experts in the field of allergy/immunology/dermatology and anaesthesiology is needed to provide the best possible care for these patients. The EAACI task force behind this position paper has therefore combined the expertise of allergists, immunologists and anaesthesiologists. The aims of this position paper were to provide recommendations for the investigation of immediate-type perioperative hypersensitivity reactions and to provide practical information that can assist clinicians in planning and carrying out investigations.
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- Lene Heise Garvey
- Danish Anaesthesia Allergy Centre, Allergy Clinic, Department of Dermatology and Allergy Copenhagen University Hospital Gentofte Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine University of Copenhagen Copenhagen Denmark
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Department of Immunology – Allergology – Rheumatology Antwerp University Hospital, University of Antwerp Antwerp Belgium
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, EA 3072, FMTS de Strasbourg Strasbourg France
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- Service d’Anesthésie‐Réanimation, Groupe Hospitalier de Paris‐Seine‐Saint‐Denis Assistance Publique‐Hôpitaux de Paris & Université Paris 13, Sorbonne Paris Cité Paris France
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- Immunology Department Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Manchester UK
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- University Clinic of Respiratory and Allergic Diseases Golnik Slovenia
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- Allergy Unit, Allergo‐Anaesthesia Unit, Faculty of Medicine Hospital Central de la Cruz Roja, Alfonso X El Sabio University, ARADyAL Madrid Spain
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- Allergy Unit, Département de Pneumologie et Addictologie, Hôpital Arnaud de Villeneuve University Hospital of Montpellier Montpellier France
- Sorbonnes Universités, UPMC Paris 06, UMR‐S 1136, IPLESP, Equipe EPAR Paris France
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- Department of ENT and DPAC AUMCAmsterdam University Medical Center Amsterdam The Netherlands
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- Allergy Unit, Department of Dermatology, University Hospital University of Basel Basel Switzerland
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Volcheck GW, Hepner DL. Identification and Management of Perioperative Anaphylaxis. THE JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY-IN PRACTICE 2019; 7:2134-2142. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaip.2019.05.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2019] [Revised: 05/15/2019] [Accepted: 05/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Misbah SA, Krishna MT. Peri-Operative Anaphylaxis-An Investigational Challenge. Front Immunol 2019; 10:1117. [PMID: 31191519 PMCID: PMC6549036 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2019.01117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2019] [Accepted: 05/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Patients with suspected peri-operative anaphylaxis (POP) require thorough investigation to identify underlying trigger(s) and enable safe anesthesia for subsequent surgery. The changing epidemiology of POP has been striking. Previous estimates of the incidence of POP have ranged between 1:6,000 and1:20,000 anesthetics, but more recent data from France and the United Kingdom suggest an estimated incidence of 1:10,000. Other important changes include a change in the hierarchy of well-recognized triggers, with antibiotics (beta-lactams) supplanting neuromuscular blockers (NMB) as the leading cause of POP. The emergence of chlorhexidine, patent blue dye, and teicoplanin as important triggers have also been noteworthy findings. The mainstay of investigation revolves around critical analysis of the time-line of events leading up to anaphylaxis coupled with judicious skin testing. Skin tests have limitations with respect to unknown predictive values for most drugs/agents and therefore, knowledge of background positivity in healthy controls, test characteristics of individual drugs and the use of non-irritant concentrations is essential to avoid both false-positive and false-negative results. Specific IgE assays for individual drugs are available only for a limited number of agents and are not a substitute for skin testing. Acute serum total tryptase has a high specificity and positive predictive value in IgE-mediated POP anaphylaxis but is limited by its moderate sensitivity and negative predictive value. Planning for safe anesthesia in this group of patients is particularly challenging and consequently anesthetists need to be alert to the possibility of repeat episodes of anaphylaxis. Because of the limitations of current investigations for POP, collecting systematic data on the outcome of repeat anesthesia is valuable in validating current investigatory approaches. This paper reviews the changing epidemiology of POP with reference to the main triggers, and the investigation and outcome of subsequent anesthesia.
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- Siraj A Misbah
- Department of Clinical Immunology, Oxford University Foundation Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Allergy and Immunology, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom.,Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Comparative epidemiology of suspected perioperative hypersensitivity reactions. Br J Anaesth 2019; 123:e16-e28. [PMID: 30916015 DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2019.01.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2018] [Revised: 12/24/2018] [Accepted: 01/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Suspected perioperative hypersensitivity reactions are rare but contribute significantly to the morbidity and mortality of surgical procedures. Recent publications have highlighted the differences between countries concerning the respective risk of different drugs, and changes in patterns of causal agents and the emergence of new allergens. This review summarises recent information on the epidemiology of perioperative hypersensitivity reactions, with specific consideration of differences between geographic areas for the most frequently involved offending agents.
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Petrişor C, Gherman N, Sfichi M, Mureşan M, Hagău N. Multiple Anesthetic Drug Sensitization in a Hairdresser With Previous Immediate-Type Hypersensitivity to Penicillin: A Case Report. A & A CASE REPORTS 2017; 9:151-153. [PMID: 28509778 DOI: 10.1213/xaa.0000000000000552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Risk factors for intraoperative immediate-type hypersensitivity reactions may require allergological evaluation. We report the case of a hairdresser with a positive history of penicillin hypersensitivity and anaphylactic shock during previous general anesthesia, whose in vivo and in vitro allergy tests were positive for neuromuscular blocking agents, opioids, and midazolam. Immediate-type hypersensitivity reactions to antibiotics and professional exposure to hairdressing products might induce simultaneous cross-sensitization to multiple drugs that are commonly used during general anesthesia.
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- Cristina Petrişor
- From the Departments of *Anesthesia and Intensive Care and †Allergology and Immunology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Hatieganu," Cluj-Napoca, Romania; and ‡Department of Immunopathology, Clinical Emergency County Hospital of Cluj, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Montañez MI, Mayorga C, Bogas G, Barrionuevo E, Fernandez-Santamaria R, Martin-Serrano A, Laguna JJ, Torres MJ, Fernandez TD, Doña I. Epidemiology, Mechanisms, and Diagnosis of Drug-Induced Anaphylaxis. Front Immunol 2017; 8:614. [PMID: 28611774 PMCID: PMC5446992 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2017.00614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2017] [Accepted: 05/09/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Anaphylaxis is an acute, life-threatening, multisystem syndrome resulting from the sudden release of mediators by mast cells and basophils. Although anaphylaxis is often under-communicated and thus underestimated, its incidence appears to have risen over recent decades. Drugs are among the most common triggers in adults, being analgesics and antibiotics the most common causal agents. Anaphylaxis can be caused by immunologic or non-immunologic mechanisms. Immunologic anaphylaxis can be mediated by IgE-dependent or -independent pathways. The former involves activation of Th2 cells and the cross-linking of two or more specific IgE (sIgE) antibodies on the surface of mast cells or basophils. The IgE-independent mechanism can be mediated by IgG, involving the release of platelet-activating factor, and/or complement activation. Non-immunological anaphylaxis can occur through the direct stimulation of mast cell degranulation by some drugs, inducing histamine release and leading to anaphylactic symptoms. Work-up of a suspected drug-induced anaphylaxis should include clinical history; however, this can be unreliable, and skin tests should also be used if available and validated. Drug provocation testing is not recommended due to the risk of inducing a harmful reaction. In vitro testing can help to confirm anaphylaxis by analyzing the release of mediators such as tryptase or histamine by mast cells. When immunologic mechanisms are suspected, serum-sIgE quantification or the use of the basophil activation test can help confirm the culprit drug. In this review, we will discuss multiple aspects of drug-induced anaphylaxis, including epidemiology, mechanisms, and diagnosis.
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- Maria Isabel Montañez
- Research Laboratory, IBIMA-Regional University Hospital of Malaga-UMA, Málaga, Spain.,Andalusian Center for Nanomedicine and Biotechnology-BIONAND, Málaga, Spain
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- Research Laboratory, IBIMA-Regional University Hospital of Malaga-UMA, Málaga, Spain.,Allergy Unit, IBIMA-Regional University Hospital of Malaga-UMA, Málaga, Spain
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- Allergy Unit, IBIMA-Regional University Hospital of Malaga-UMA, Málaga, Spain
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- Allergy Unit, IBIMA-Regional University Hospital of Malaga-UMA, Málaga, Spain
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- Research Laboratory, IBIMA-Regional University Hospital of Malaga-UMA, Málaga, Spain.,Andalusian Center for Nanomedicine and Biotechnology-BIONAND, Málaga, Spain
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- Andalusian Center for Nanomedicine and Biotechnology-BIONAND, Málaga, Spain.,Allergy Unit, IBIMA-Regional University Hospital of Malaga-UMA, Málaga, Spain
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- Research Laboratory, IBIMA-Regional University Hospital of Malaga-UMA, Málaga, Spain
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- Allergy Unit, IBIMA-Regional University Hospital of Malaga-UMA, Málaga, Spain
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de Pater GH, Florvaag E, Johansson SGO, Irgens Å, Petersen MNH, Guttormsen AB. Six years without pholcodine; Norwegians are significantly less IgE-sensitized and clinically more tolerant to neuromuscular blocking agents. Allergy 2017; 72:813-819. [PMID: 27859358 DOI: 10.1111/all.13081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/04/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND As a strong inducer of IgE antibodies to substituted ammonium ion epitopes (QAI), pholcodine (PHO) is a postulated cause of allergic anaphylaxis to neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs). Three years after withdrawal of PHO in Norway, a significant reduction in IgE sensitization and anaphylaxis reporting was seen. OBJECTIVE Six-year follow-up study on the effects of PHO withdrawal on IgE sensitization and anaphylaxis reporting. METHODS From 650 acute consecutive reports (2005-2013) to the Norwegian Network for Anaphylaxis under Anaesthesia (NARA), total number of reports on suspected anaphylactic reactions, number of reactions where NMBAs were administered, number of reactions where serum IgE antibodies (≥0.35 kUA /l) to suxamethonium (SUX) and PHO were present at time of reaction and anaphylaxis severity grades were retrieved. In addition, NMBA sales and prevalence of IgE sensitization to PHO and SUX among 'allergics' were monitored. RESULTS From baseline period P0 (PHO on the market) through the first (P1) and second (P2), three-year periods after withdrawal, significant falls in total reports (P < 0.001) and reports with IgE antibodies to PHO (P = 0.008) and SUX (P = 0.001) at time of reaction were found. Total NMBA sales in P2 were 83% of P0, and SUX and rocuronium (ROC) together made up 86% of sales throughout the study. Five NMBA-related anaphylactic deaths occurred during P0 and P1 and, however, none during P2. Prevalence of IgE sensitization to SUX in 'allergics' fell to 0% at 4 and 5 years after withdrawal. CONCLUSIONS Six years after PHO withdrawal, the Norwegian population has become significantly less IgE-sensitized and clinically more tolerant to NMBAs.
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- G. H. de Pater
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care; Haukeland University Hospital; Bergen Norway
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- Laboratory of Clinical Biochemistry; Haukeland University Hospital; Bergen Norway
- Department of Occupational Medicine; Haukeland University Hospital; Bergen Norway
- Department of Clinical Science; University of Bergen; Bergen Norway
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- Department of Medicine; Clinical Immunology and Allergy Unit; Karolinska Institute; Stockholm Sweden
- Department of Clinical Immunology and Transfusion Medicine; Karolinska University Hospital; Stockholm Sweden
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- Department of Occupational Medicine; Haukeland University Hospital; Bergen Norway
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care; Haukeland University Hospital; Bergen Norway
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care; Haukeland University Hospital; Bergen Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine; Section of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care; University of Bergen; Bergen Norway
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Lipinska-Ojrzanowska AA, Wiszniewska M, Walusiak-Skorupa JM. Work-related asthma among professional cleaning women. ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 2017; 72:53-60. [PMID: 26895185 DOI: 10.1080/19338244.2016.1156046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2015] [Accepted: 02/13/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The job of cleaning has developed dynamically as a working service, and women constitute the majority of all professional cleaning workers. Cleaners are at an increased risk of work-related asthma (WRA). This study characterizes work-related respiratory symptoms reported by female cleaners, evaluates any associated factors of WRA, and shows diagnostic management of medical certification. The study group comprised 50 professional cleaning women referred to our Occupational Diseases Department due to suspicion of occupational asthma (OA). A questionnaire, skin prick tests, serum specific IgE antibodies, and specific inhalant challenge were performed in all of the participants. Work-related asthma was recognized in 46% of symptomatic cleaners, of whom 15 were considered as having work-exacerbated asthma (WEA) and 8 as having OA. Sensitization to latex and disinfectants played an important role as a causative agent in OA of cleaners.
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- a Department of Occupational Diseases and Environmental Health , Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine , Lodz , Poland
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Occupational allergy in healthcare workers is common and can lead to significant costs from both loss of productivity within the workforce as well as those associated with diagnosis and treatment. This review aims to provide an update on drugs implicated in causing occupational allergy. RECENT FINDINGS Drugs traditionally reported as causing occupational allergy, such as penicillin, remain problematic. However, as their use reduces and newer drugs, such as cephalosporins, are used more frequently there is a changing pattern to occupational sensitization. In some studies up to 17% of healthcare workers now appear sensitized to cephalosporins. Other drug classes also reported include proton pump inhibitors and benzodiazepines. Interestingly, drugs such as omeprazole and tetrazepam rarely cause allergy in patients but can be very sensitizing if applied topically or inhaled. Recent studies involving pharmaceutical company employees show that this problem can no longer be considered primarily related to healthcare workers. SUMMARY The diagnosis of occupational allergy to drugs can be complicated and has been shown to take up to 5 years from the onset of symptoms. Ultimately, workplace avoidance remains key; however, an up to date awareness of culprit drugs and the patterns of allergy seen are key to a prompt resolution of symptoms.
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Radon K, Nowak D, Vogelberg C, Ruëff F. Career Advice for Young Allergy Patients. DEUTSCHES ARZTEBLATT INTERNATIONAL 2016; 113:519-24. [PMID: 27581504 PMCID: PMC5012160 DOI: 10.3238/arztebl.2016.0519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2016] [Revised: 04/14/2016] [Accepted: 04/14/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND One-third of all young persons entering the work force have a history of atopic disease. Occupationally induced allergy and asthma generally arise in the first few months on the job, while pre-existing symptoms tend to worsen. Young persons with a history of an atopic disease should receive evidence-based advice before choosing a career. METHODS We systematically searched PubMed for cohort studies investigating the new onset of asthma, rhinitis, or hand eczema among job trainees from before the start of training and onward into the first few years on the job. The search revealed 514 articles; we read their abstracts and selected 85 full-text articles for further analysis. 24 of these met the inclusion criteria. RESULTS According to present evidence, atopy and a history of allergic disease (allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis) are the main risk factors for occupationally induced disease. The predictive value of a personal history of allergic diseases for the later development of an occupationally induced disease varies from 9% to 64% in the studies we analyzed. It follows that only young people with severe asthma or severe atopic eczema should be advised against choosing a job that is associated with a high risk of allergy, e.g., hairdressing or working with laboratory animals. Young people with a history of other atopic diseases should be counseled about their individual risk profile. CONCLUSION In view of the relatively poor predictive value of pre-existing atopic disease, secondary prevention is particularly important. This includes frequent medical follow-up of the course of symptoms over the first few years on the job. If sensitization or allergic symptoms arise, it should be carefully considered whether exposure reduction will enable the apprentice to stay on the job.
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- Katja Radon
- Institute and Outpatient Clinic for Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, AllergieZENTRUM, Klinikum der Universität München
- Comprehensive Pneumology Center, DZL, Deutsches Zentrum für Lungenforschung, München
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- Institute and Outpatient Clinic for Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, AllergieZENTRUM, Klinikum der Universität München
- Comprehensive Pneumology Center, DZL, Deutsches Zentrum für Lungenforschung, München
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergology, AllergieZENTRUM, Klinikum der Universität München
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Chiriac AM, Demoly P. [Allergy to neuromuscular blocking agents]. Presse Med 2016; 45:768-73. [PMID: 27234905 DOI: 10.1016/j.lpm.2016.02.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2016] [Accepted: 02/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Allergy to neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) has been the first cause of perioperative anaphylaxis for decades, in most countries. The most frequently involved agents are suxamethonium and rocuronium. The allergy work-up is compulsory to demonstrate or rule out allergy to NMBAs, if there is a compatible clinical history. Doing otherwise exposes the patient to death if the same or related NMBA is re-injected. In cases of true allergy, assessing cross-reactivity to other NMBAs is mandatory. The cross-sensitization hypothesis is presently being investigated and if confirmed, it could allow primary prevention measures to be implemented.
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- Anca-Mirela Chiriac
- Centre hospitalier universitaire de Montpellier, hôpital Arnaud-de-Villeneuve, département de pneumologie et addictologie, unité exploration des allergies, 34295 Montpellier, France; Sorbonne universités, UPMC Paris 06, UMR_S 1136, institut Pierre-Louis d'épidémiologie et de santé publique, équipe EPAR, 75013 Paris, France.
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- Centre hospitalier universitaire de Montpellier, hôpital Arnaud-de-Villeneuve, département de pneumologie et addictologie, unité exploration des allergies, 34295 Montpellier, France; Sorbonne universités, UPMC Paris 06, UMR_S 1136, institut Pierre-Louis d'épidémiologie et de santé publique, équipe EPAR, 75013 Paris, France
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Blankestijn MA, Boyle RJ, Gore R, Hawrylowicz C, Jarvis D, Knulst AC, Wardlaw AJ. Developments in the field of allergy in 2013 through the eyes of Clinical and Experimental Allergy. Clin Exp Allergy 2015; 44:1436-57. [PMID: 25346287 DOI: 10.1111/cea.12442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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2013 was another exciting year for allergy in general and Clinical and Experimental Allergy in particular. In the field of asthma and rhinitis, there continued to be a focus on heterogeneity and phenotypes with increasing use of biostatistical techniques to determine clusters of similar populations. Obesity- and aspirin-associated disease are intriguing associations with asthma which were explored in a number of papers. We published a number of excellent papers on mechanisms of airway inflammation and how this relates to physiology, pathology, genetics and biomarkers in both human and experimental model systems. In terms of mechanisms, there is less on individual cell types in allergic disease at the moment, but the immunology of allergic disease continued to fascinate our authors. Another area that was popular both in the mechanisms and in the epidemiology sections was early life events and how these lead to allergic disease, with an increasing focus on the role of the microbiome and how this influences immune tolerance. In the clinical allergy section, oral immunotherapy for food allergy is clearly a major topic of interest at the moment as was in vitro testing to distinguish between sensitization and allergic disease. There was less on inhalant allergy this year, but a good representation from the drug allergy community including some interesting work on non-IgE-mediated mechanisms. In the allergen section, important new allergens continue to be discovered, but the major focus as in the last couple of years was on working out how component-resolved approaches can improve diagnosis and management of food and venom allergy.
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- M A Blankestijn
- Department of Dermatology and Allergology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Heederik D. Cleaning agents and disinfectants: moving from recognition to action and prevention. Clin Exp Allergy 2014; 44:472-4. [PMID: 24666520 DOI: 10.1111/cea.12286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- D Heederik
- Division of Environmental Epidemiology, Institute for Risk Assesment Sciences, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Perioperative anaphylaxis is a life-threatening condition with an estimated prevalence of 1:3,500 to 1:20,000 procedures and a mortality rate of up to 9 %. Clinical presentation involves signs such as skin rash, urticaria, angioedema, bronchospasm, tachycardia, bradycardia, and hypotension. Prompt recognition and treatment is of utmost importance to the patient's prognosis, since clinical deterioration can develop rapidly. Epinephrine is the main treatment drug, and its use should not be postponed, since delayed administration is associated with increased mortality. Elevated levels of serum tryptase help to confirm the diagnosis. The main agents involved in IgE-mediated perioperative anaphylaxis are neuromuscular blocking agents, latex, antibiotics, hypnotics, opioids, and colloids. Specific investigation should be conducted 4 to 6 weeks after the reaction and relies on skin tests, serum-specific IgE, and challenge procedures. This review aims to discuss the main aspects of perioperative anaphylaxis: risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, culprit agents, specific investigation, and preventive measures.
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Local and General Anesthetics Immediate Hypersensitivity Reactions. Immunol Allergy Clin North Am 2014; 34:525-46, viii. [DOI: 10.1016/j.iac.2014.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Katelaris CH, Kurosawa M, Moon HB, Borres M, Florvaag E, Johansson SGO. Pholcodine consumption and immunoglobulin E-sensitization in atopics from Australia, Korea, and Japan. Asia Pac Allergy 2014; 4:86-90. [PMID: 24809013 PMCID: PMC4005347 DOI: 10.5415/apallergy.2014.4.2.86] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2014] [Accepted: 04/11/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Accumulating data indicates that pholcodine (PHO)-consuming countries have higher sero-prevalences of immunoglobulin E (IgE)-antibodies to PHO and suxamethonium (SUX) and increased frequencies of IgE-mediated anaphylaxis to neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) than nonconsuming. Withdrawing PHO-containing cough syrups resulted in a significant decrease of cases with anaphylaxis in Scandinavia. Nevertheless, the European Medicines Agency in 2011 advised to continue the unrestricted use throughout the European Union. Objective To extend studies on PHO consumption and prevalence of IgE-sensitization to morphine (MOR), PHO, and SUX to countries representing high (Australia), and low (Korea and Japan), consumers, respectively. Methods IgE-antibodies to SUX, MOR, and PHO in atopic subjects were determined by immunoassay and compared with official figures for PHO consumption and reported anaphylaxis to NMBA. Results The prevalences of IgE-antibodies to PHO, MOR, and SUX were 10%, 8.6%, and 4.3%, respectively, in Australia. The corresponding figures for Japan were 0.8%, 0.8%, and 1.5%, and for Korea 1.0% to PHO and 0.5% to MOR and SUX. Of the SUX-positive sera, 100% were positive to PHO or MOR in Australia and 0% in Japan and Korea. Conclusion The study supports previous findings; exposure to PHO may induce IgE-antibodies to the substituted ammonium ion epitope of NMBAs, thus increasing risk of NMBA-induced anaphylaxis considerably. However, other, still unknown factors occasionally might induce IgE-antibodies to SUX.
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- Gunma Institute for Allergy and Asthma, Tatebayashi-Kosei Hospital, Tatebayashi 374-0055, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan Collage of Medicine, Seoul 138-736, Korea
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Uppsala 751 05, Sweden
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- Laboratory of Clinical Biochemistry, Department of Occupational Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen 0027, Norway. ; Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen N-5020, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Clinical Immunology and Allergy Unit, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm SE-141 86, Sweden
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Lee JS, Hyun SH, Lee JS, Kim IS. The Correlation between the Blood Sugar and Allergy of the Trauma Patient. KOREAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 2014. [DOI: 10.15324/kjcls.2014.46.1.22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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- Jeong Soo Lee
- Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, School of Medicine, Eulji University, Daejeon 301-746, Korea
- Department of Senior Healthcare, BK21 plus program, Graduated School, Eulji University, Daejeon 301-746, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, School of Medicine, Eulji University, Daejeon 301-746, Korea
- Department of Senior Healthcare, BK21 plus program, Graduated School, Eulji University, Daejeon 301-746, Korea
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Science, Wonkwang Health Science University, Iksan 570-750, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, School of Medicine, Eulji University, Daejeon 301-746, Korea
- Department of Senior Healthcare, BK21 plus program, Graduated School, Eulji University, Daejeon 301-746, Korea
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Guéant JL, Dong S, Guéant-Rodriguez RM, Blanca M, Mertes PM. Reply to J. Leysen et al. Clin Exp Allergy 2014; 44:459. [DOI: 10.1111/cea.12278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- J.-L. Guéant
- Faculty of Medicine; Nutrition-Genetics and Risks to Environmental Exposure; Inserm-U954; University of Lorraine; Nancy France
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- Faculty of Medicine; Nutrition-Genetics and Risks to Environmental Exposure; Inserm-U954; University of Lorraine; Nancy France
- Inserm U 1116; Nancy France
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- Faculty of Medicine; Nutrition-Genetics and Risks to Environmental Exposure; Inserm-U954; University of Lorraine; Nancy France
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- Faculty of Medicine; Nutrition-Genetics and Risks to Environmental Exposure; Inserm-U954; University of Lorraine; Nancy France
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Leysen J, Sabato V, Bridts C, Ebo DG. Is the use of NMBA dissuaded in individuals who display positive sIgE to QAS? Clin Exp Allergy 2014; 44:458. [DOI: 10.1111/cea.12279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- J. Leysen
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Science; Department of Immunology; Allergology and Rheumatology; University Antwerp and Antwerp University Hospital; Antwerpen Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Science; Department of Immunology; Allergology and Rheumatology; University Antwerp and Antwerp University Hospital; Antwerpen Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Science; Department of Immunology; Allergology and Rheumatology; University Antwerp and Antwerp University Hospital; Antwerpen Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Science; Department of Immunology; Allergology and Rheumatology; University Antwerp and Antwerp University Hospital; Antwerpen Belgium
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