Anaphylactic reaction to ceftriaxone in labour. An emerging complication

Khan et al present a case of a 37-year-old white Caucasian gravida, who had an acute choriamnionitis in labor and a severe anaphylactic reaction to intravenous ceftriaxone. Because of such reaction, the patient was resuscitated by the obstetric and anesthetic teams, who made an immediate presumptive...

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Published in:Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology 2008-10, Vol.28 (7), p.751-753
Main Authors: Khan, Rehan, Anastasakis, E., Kadir, R. A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Allergies
Anaphylaxis - diagnosis
Anaphylaxis - therapy
Anti-Bacterial Agents - immunology
Antibiotics
Ceftriaxone - immunology
Cesarean Section
Chorioamnionitis - drug therapy
Chorioamnionitis - microbiology
Female
Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture
Gestational Age
Humans
Medical diagnosis
Medical treatment
Obstetric Labor Complications - diagnosis
Obstetric Labor Complications - therapy
Obstetrics
Pregnancy
Side effects
Streptococcal Infections - diagnosis
Streptococcal Infections - drug therapy
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Summary:Khan et al present a case of a 37-year-old white Caucasian gravida, who had an acute choriamnionitis in labor and a severe anaphylactic reaction to intravenous ceftriaxone. Because of such reaction, the patient was resuscitated by the obstetric and anesthetic teams, who made an immediate presumptive diagnosis of antibiotic-related anaphylaxis. Hence, supportive measures were given, where the patient was secured with oxygen and intravenous fluids and vasoactive medications.
ISSN:0144-3615
1364-6893
DOI:10.1080/01443610802260595