Anaphylaxis. What is monitored to make a diagnosis? How is therapy monitored?

Anesthesiol Clin North Am. 2001 Dec;19(4):705-15.

Abstract

Anaphylaxis is one of the most life-threatening emergencies that can occur in the perioperative period. Multiple agents can be responsible, and nonallergic reactions can mimic anaphylaxis. Developing a therapeutic plan for the acute therapy of anaphylaxis is important. Prompt recognition with appropriate and aggressive therapy can help avoid a disastrous outcome.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anaphylaxis / diagnosis*
  • Anaphylaxis / physiopathology*
  • Anaphylaxis / therapy
  • Anesthesia / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Hypotension / drug therapy
  • Monitoring, Physiologic*
  • Oxygen Inhalation Therapy