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Vasopressin and Anaphylactic Shock
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/571217
Role Of Vasopressin In The Treatment Of Anaphylactic Shock In A Child Undergoing Surgery For Congenital Heart Disease: A Case Report Posted 03/19/2008 Luca Di Chiara; Giulia V Stazi; Zaccaria Ricci; Angelo Polito; Stefano Morelli; Chiara Giorni; Ondina La Salvia; Vincenzo Vitale; Eugenio Rossi; Sergio Picardo Author Information Information from Industry Advanced treatment of ADHD Learn more about a once-daily treatment that provides day-long symptom control. Watch a video animation Abstract and Introduction Introduction: The incidence of anaphylactic reactions during anesthesia is between 1:5000 and 1:25000 and it is one of the few causes of mortality directly related to general anesthesia. The most important requirements in the treatment of this clinical condition are early diagnosis and maintenance of vital organ perfusion. Epinephrine administration is generally considered as the first line treatment of anaphylactic reactions. However, recently, new pharmacological approaches have been described in the treatment of different forms of vasoplegic shock. Case Presentation: We describe the case of a child who was undergoing surgery for ventricular septal defect, with an anaphylactic reaction to heparin that was refractory to epinephrine infusion and was effectively treated by low dose vasopressin infusion. Conclusion: In case of anaphylactic shock, continuous infusion of low- dose vasopressin might be considered after inadequate response to epinephrine, fluid resuscitation and corticosteroid administration. Who loves ya. Tom Jesus Was A Vegetarian! http://tinyurl.com/2r2nkh Man Is A Herbivore! http://tinyurl.com/a3cc3 DEAD PEOPLE WALKING http://tinyurl.com/zk9fk |
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