Comparative epidemiology of suspected perioperative hypersensitivity reactions

Paul Michel Mertes*, Didier G. Ebo, Tomaz Garcez, Michael Rose, Vito Sabato, Tomonori Takazawa, Peter J. Cooke, Russell C. Clarke, Pascale Dewachter, Lene H. Garvey, Anne B. Guttormsen, David L. Hepner, Phil M. Hopkins, David A. Khan, Helen Kolawole, Peter Kopac, Mogens Krøigaard, Jose J. Laguna, Stuart D. Marshall, Peter R. PlattPaul H.M. Sadleir, Louise C. Savic, Sinisa Savic, Gerald W. Volcheck, Susanna Voltolini

*Corresponding author for this work
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Abstract

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.

Original languageEnglish
JournalBritish Journal of Anaesthesia
Volume123
Issue number1
Pages (from-to)e16-e28
ISSN0007-0912
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019

Keywords

  • antibiotics
  • blood products
  • chlorhexidine
  • latex
  • neuromuscular blocking agents
  • perioperative anaphylaxis
  • perioperative hypersensitivity
  • sugammadex

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