Jerry Kalangara1,2, Kristine Vanijcharoenkarn3, Grant C Lynde4, Nichole McIntosh2,4, Merin Kuruvilla5. 1. Division of Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA. 2. Atlanta VA Health Care System, Decatur, GA, USA. 3. Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA. 4. Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA. 5. Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA. merin.kuruvilla@emoryhealthcare.org.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The goal of the paper is to review the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and manifestations of perioperative anaphylaxis (POA). We seek to review the most common culprits of POA and different diagnostic modalities for evaluation. RECENT FINDINGS: Specific IgE testing has a limited role in POA evaluation due to lack of widespread availability and low sensitivity. Basophil activation testing is complementary to skin tests and can assist NMBA sensitivity diagnosis in complex cases. In the past years, there has been an exponential increase in suspected teicoplanin allergic reactions in the European Union. Chlorhexidine is also being increasingly implicated as a culprit in POA. Multiple classes of perioperative medications cause POA. Diagnostic modalities available include skin testing with nonirritating concentrations, basophil activation tests, specific IgE, and drug provocation testing. An accurate record and critical analysis of perioperative events is more important than isolated test results. Future studies evaluating the pathophysiology of these reactions and other therapeutic strategies, such as targeting the MRGPRX2 receptor, are needed.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The goal of the paper is to review the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and manifestations of perioperative anaphylaxis (POA). We seek to review the most common culprits of POA and different diagnostic modalities for evaluation. RECENT FINDINGS: Specific IgE testing has a limited role in POA evaluation due to lack of widespread availability and low sensitivity. Basophil activation testing is complementary to skin tests and can assist NMBA sensitivity diagnosis in complex cases. In the past years, there has been an exponential increase in suspected teicoplaninallergic reactions in the European Union. Chlorhexidine is also being increasingly implicated as a culprit in POA. Multiple classes of perioperative medications cause POA. Diagnostic modalities available include skin testing with nonirritating concentrations, basophil activation tests, specific IgE, and drug provocation testing. An accurate record and critical analysis of perioperative events is more important than isolated test results. Future studies evaluating the pathophysiology of these reactions and other therapeutic strategies, such as targeting the MRGPRX2 receptor, are needed.
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Contrast allergy; Epidural; Epidural analgesia; Gadolinium; General anesthesia
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