Anaphylaxis in the operating theatre occurs around once every 10,000 cases. Although it is important to know the common triggers, finding a trigger should never delay your management of suspected anaphylaxis. If you do suspect a trigger, simply cease administering it or avoid giving it again where possible. 🚨
Anaphylaxis to drugs given intravenously often occurs within minutes, whereas reactions to triggers via other routes (skin, mucous membranes, orally) can be much slower. 🫠
The most common triggers of anaphylaxis in the operating theatre are:
2️⃣ Muscle relaxants (33%)
Other triggers to be aware of are latex and colloid fluid solutions.
So, if you suspect anaphylaxis, cease and avoid the common things but don’t waste time looking for a trigger and certainly don’t delay treatment because you can’t think of a likely cause!
Check out our Live Series sessions on Anaphylaxis to learn more! 😀
Ref: https://www.rcoa.ac.uk/nap6-perioperative-anaphylaxis
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