[2 cases of anaphylactic-type reaction related to anesthesia]

Ann Anesthesiol Fr. 1976;17(2):81-4.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Two cases of anaphylactic shock during anaesthesia are presented, in which the etiology is confirmed by the lymphoblastic transformation test. In one case, the responsability was due to Pentothal, in the other to the combination of Pentothal-succinylcholine.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anaphylaxis / chemically induced*
  • Anaphylaxis / diagnosis
  • Anesthesia, Intravenous
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / etiology*
  • Female
  • Heart / drug effects
  • Humans
  • Lymphocyte Activation
  • Succinylcholine / adverse effects*
  • Succinylcholine / immunology
  • Thiopental / adverse effects*
  • Thiopental / immunology

Substances

  • Succinylcholine
  • Thiopental