TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 201. Anaphylaxis A1 - Leader, Alexandra P. A1 - Dunst, Ryan A1 - Andreae, Michael H. A2 - Atchabahian, Arthur A2 - Gupta, Ruchir PY - 2013 T2 - The Anesthesia Guide AB - Potentially lethal allergic reactionRapid onset, from minutes to hours after exposureGenerally requires a prior sensitization to antigen; can occur on first exposure due to cross-reactivity among drugs/productsPathophysiology: type I hypersensitivity reaction involving multiple organ systems IgE-mediated mast cell degranulation with release of stored histamine, proteases, proteoglycans, and platelet-activating factor (PAF); followed by production of proinflammatory prostaglandins and leukotrienesHistamine, prostaglandin, and leukotriene receptors elicit changes in vascular permeability and tone, bronchial smooth muscle contraction, and coagulability, and may produce angioedema, urticaria, bronchoconstriction, and DIC; PAF can further contribute to anticoagulation and constriction of bronchial smooth muscleClinically indistinguishable from anaphylactoid reactions, that is, “pseudoanaphylaxis” (non-IgE-mediated, no prior sensitization, nonspecific histamine release)Incidence 1/3,500–20,000 anesthetic procedures; higher mortality rate in perioperative anaphylaxis than anaphylaxis in other settingsEarly signs often unrecognized and undertreated in anesthetized patients; cutaneous signs masked by surgical drapingMay be biphasic with recurrence of symptoms 8–10 and up to 72 hours after initial occurrenceRequires immediate treatment and resuscitationDeath from upper airway edema, bronchial obstruction, circulatory collapseComorbidities with high risk of poor outcomes: asthma/COPD and CV diseaseFour grades: Cutaneomucosal generalized signs: rash, urticariaModerate multivisceral involvement: hypotension, tachycardia, bronchial hyperreactivitySevere, life-threatening multivisceral involvement: MI, severe bronchospasmCardiorespiratory arrest SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/19 UR - accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=57263591 ER -